AmplifyU Institute is a 12-week leadership development program designed to empower youth across Marion County. Forty students will be selected to participate in weekly 75-minute workshops led by prominent community leaders. Sessions are interactive and youth-centered, using discussion, role-play, team activities, and project-based learning
Program Details
Program Format: In-person
Start Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 2:30 pm
Program Length: 12 weeks
Session Schedule: Weekly sessions, 75 minutes each
Final presentation during the Youth Leadership Summit, Saturday, July 18.
To apply, students must:
- Be 14–19 years old and enrolled in a middle or high school in Marion County.
- Submit a completed application, including:
- Short-answer questions
- One recommendation form
- Commit to attending at least 10 of the 12 sessions, completing assignments, and presenting at the Youth Leadership Summit.
Indiana Black Expo values a diversity of experiences. Students with various academic levels, leadership backgrounds, and community experiences are encouraged to apply.
- Public Speaking & Effective Communication
- Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
- Civic Systems & Local Government 101
- Social Justice & Community Advocacy
- Black Leadership & Historical Legacy
- Project Design & Policy Change
- Teamwork, Conflict Resolution & Facilitation
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at Communications@indianablackexpo.com
Application for Youth Participants
(Ages 14–19, Marion County)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Want to Be A Volunteer Facilitator?
AmplifyU Institute Youth Leadership Program
Purpose
Indiana Black Expo seeks qualified community leaders, professionals, educators, and subject-matter experts to serve as volunteer facilitators for AmplifyU Institute—a 12-week youth leadership development program serving students ages 14–19 in Marion County.
Facilitators will design and deliver one 75-minute workshop that is interactive, youth-centered, and aligned to program themes.
Application Due Date: February 6, 2026, with selections on February 20th.
IBE is seeking facilitators for the following areas:
- Public Speaking & Effective Communication
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- Civic Systems & Local Government 101
- Social Justice & Community Advocacy
Community Leadership & Historical Legacy
- Policy Change & Project Design
- Teamwork, Conflict Resolution & Facilitation
- Youth Engagement & Experiential Learning
Selected facilitators will:
- Develop a 75-minute workshop (materials included).
- Incorporate interactive methods: discussions, role-play, group activities, hands-on learning.
- Provide 1–2 follow-up resources for students.
- Collaborate with IBE program staff to ensure content alignment.
- Participate in a brief facilitator orientation in March 2026.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more topic areas
- Prior experience working with youth ages 14–19
- Commitment to equity, empowerment, and community-centered leadership
- Strong facilitation, communication, and youth engagement skills
Facilitator proposals must include:
- Contact Information
- Name, organization (if applicable), email, phone
- Workshop Topic & Description
- Title of workshop
- 3–5 sentence overview
- Description of interactive activities
- Experience & Qualifications
- Relevant background
- Experience working with youth
- Materials Needed
- Any handouts, supplies, or equipment
- Availability
- Saturday availability (March–June 2026)
Submission Instructions
Email proposals to: mreese@indianablackexpo.com
Subject line: AmplifyU Institute Facilitator Proposal – Maqubè Reese, Educational Program Manager
Applicants will be notified of selection on a rolling basis.
Fill Out The Facilitator RFP