Updated: 2-17-25

Summer Leader Experience (SLE) View Flyer
This one-week program is designed for current high school juniors, offering them a unique opportunity to experience life as a Cadet at West Point. The action-packed week will be both challenging and rewarding, with participants taking part in:

• Four hands-on academic workshops selected from 17 different options, taught by West Point faculty.

• Physical and mental challenges, including indoor and outdoor obstacle courses, intramurals, and the Candidate Fitness Assessment.

• Leadership and character development through team challenges, the Leader Reaction Course, and ethics discussions led by West Point Cadets.

Check out the SLE 2024 VIDEO to learn more about the experience.

Students can choose between two SLE sessions:

• May 31 – June 6

• June 7 – June 13

Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. Completing this application also fulfills the first portion of the application to West Point.

West Point provides scholarships to cover the costs of SLE fees and travel expenses for students who have proven financial need.

Learn more here: West Point Summer Leader Experience

Apply to SLE:  SLE Application

Summer STEM Workshops
For students in 6th through 9th grade, West Point will host its annual Summer STEM Workshops. During these workshops, students will explore the Academy grounds, experience cadet life, and participate in a variety of hands-on STEM activities. Workshop topics include human physiology, fuel cell cars, propellants, robotics, cantilevers, soldering circuits, fish biodiversity, water chemistry, meteorology, egg drop engineering, data analytics, and more.

The workshops are scheduled as follows:

• June 2–6 for 6th-7th graders

• June 9–13 for 8th-9th graders

Applications for Summer STEM are open now through February 28, 2025.

For more information, visit the Center for Leader Development in STEM (CLDSTEM) website:

Center for Leader Development in STEM | United States Military Academy West Point

Apply to Summer STEM:  Summer STEM Workshop Application

Summer Youth Program at Michigan Tech

National Retail Federation Certification

We have 10 openings for some youth (Ages 15 – 24) for the National Retail Federation certification.  NRF is a nationally recognized organization in the retail field.   The training is all online and is very detailed.   Easy to navigate for anyone. This training does not have any specific financial or disability requirements.   It’s a great way for a young person to learn about all aspects of retail and get something to add to their resume.   If you're interested please reach out to Kelly Miller at Michigan Works. (231) 679-4823 or to her email address