YWL Indiana Hosted at Vincennes University Jasper Campus
03/11/26
High school girls from southern Indiana are invited to attend
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
This year’s YWL steering committee invites high school girls to Find Your Way at this year’s conference, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The YWL Indiana conference is for high school girls and focuses on Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD). The conference features interactive keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, community and business leaders, and more. The conference is FREE to all participants. YWL teaches important future-ready skills needed to be successful in the workforce and ways to develop confidence and leadership potential.
This year’s conference features keynote presenter Dr. Julia Garcia. As a Doctor of Psychology, TEDx speaker, and author of The Five Habits of Hope (HarperCollins, 2025), Dr. Julia blends science and story to help students and staff feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. She’s led interactive experiences for hundreds of schools, universities, and organizations, using spoken word, real talk, and research-backed tools to shift campus culture and spark emotional breakthroughs. Her sessions aren’t lectures. They are experiences—trauma-informed, highly engaging, and rooted in belonging. Whether she’s speaking to high school students, educators, or college leaders, Dr. Julia meets people where they are and helps them move forward, together.
Registration: Our steering committee is busy planning this year’s conference and we cannot wait to welcome 500 students to the Jasper Arts Center and Vincennes University Jasper Campus for a day of inspiration, leadership, and future-ready workforce experiences. Registration will open Monday, January 5. Registration is first-come, first-served and limited to the first 500 participants. It will close once capacity is reached or on January 16, 2026—whichever comes first.
All students who attend the conference must have a signed a waiver.
Agenda:
- 9:00 – 9:30 Registration and Photos
- 9:30 – 9:35 Welcome
- 9:35 – 9:45 Emcee Welcome
- 9:45 – 10:30 Keynote Speaker – Dr. Julia Garcia
- 10:40 – 11:15 Breakout Session #1
- 11:25 – 12:00 Lunch Group #1 / Breakout Session #2
- 12:10 – 12:45 Lunch Group #2 / Breakout Session #2
- 1:00 – 1:35 Panel
- 1:35 – 1:55 Keynote Speaker – Sue Ellspermann
- 1:55 – 2:00 Closing Remarks and Dismissal
Breakout Sessions: Each attendee will select two of the following breakout session topics:
- Mapping Your Next Move – Self Defense
- Unlock Your Inner Compass – Yoga/Pilates
- Success GPS – Tips for Academic Success
- Navigate with Heart – Emotional Intelligence and Relationship Building
- Chart Your Course – Preparing for College
Check back often for additional information regarding the agenda and registration.
