About ELM Youth

Selections have been made for the ’24-’25 cohort. Students interested in being considered for the next year’s class can submit their information here to be contacted when applications open for the new ’25-’26 school year.

ELM Youth ’25-’26 Interest Form

Mission

The mission of NWFSC’s “Entrepreneurship, Leadership, & Mentorship” (ELM) youth program is to create opportunities for secondary education students to engage in and experience different vocational paths, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, advance leadership and service skills, cultivate a lifelong dedication to community involvement, and equip Okaloosa and Walton youth with the tools to create successful futures for themselves, their local areas, and beyond.

GOALS

NWFSC’s ELM program is designed to meet the following objectives for its student participants:

1. To encourage students to recognize their own potential and strive for personal growth and professional development.
2. To inspire students to cultivate leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset to carry throughout their lives.
3. To provide an avenue for a diverse group of students to interact with one another, and with community leaders and decision makers.
4. To expose students to the day-to-day expectations and responsibilities of various workforce specializations and career options.
5. To give students hands-on experience in knowledge areas relevant to their career goals.
6. To offer mentorship opportunities for students to learn from community leaders and skill experts.
7. To acquaint students with local needs, resources, and other factors that influence the future development of Okaloosa and Walton counties.
8. To foster students’ interest in volunteer community involvement and practice service leadership.
9. To equip students with the knowledge and tools to be active, effective members of society.
10. To instill student pride in themselves, their communities, and their ability to give back to those communities.

2024-2025 Program Calendar* 

*Dates subject to change 

Questions? Contact the ELM Program Coordinator at [email protected] or (850) 729-5220.