On October 21, 2025, Siegfried Youth Leadership Program® (SYLP) welcomed nearly 300 middle and high school students and teachers from 12 schools across Delaware to the University of Delaware for an engaging day of developing digital agility, building character ethic, and learning to leverage AI to enhance individual leadership, not replace it.
This event, the 18th since SYLP was founded, featured a keynote address by Eddie Cortés – national youth speaker – a courage-filled student panel, and thoughtful breakout sessions focused on honing human skills in a tech world, developing and leading with personal brand, and understanding the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Based on the transformative idea of improving the lives of young people, SYLP provides leadership development opportunities for students in grades 8 through 12, as well as their teachers and mentors. Created and sponsored by The Siegfried Group, LLP (Siegfried), SYLP also partners closely with the University of Delaware’s Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE) and Horn Entrepreneurship, as well as Junior Achievement of Delaware to organize these events.