Join the immersive National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) on National Security. Gain insights into cyber security, intelligence, and defense, and learn from top national security professionals.
NYLF National Security is an eight-day exploration into the critical fields of national security. Held at Georgetown University, students engage with members of the intelligence community, like the CIA, civilian policy makers, and the Department of Homeland Security.
Participate in site visits, hands-on simulations, and real-world decision-making exercises to jump-start your career in this vital sector.
For more than 30 years, NYLF National Security has provided students with an unparalleled glimpse into careers in national security. Students will hear directly from military officers, intelligence professionals, and policy makers who have shaped national security decisions. Key program highlights include visits to the U. S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and a Foreign Embassy, a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, and a crisis simulation that challenges students to respond to a foreign policy or intelligence crisis. This program is designed to inspire the next generation of leaders in the fields of cyber security, diplomacy, defense, and intelligence.
Scholars will learn about the variety of opportunities available to them through speakers in the fields of Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Defense. They will explore the key components of establishing a National Security Strategy and process how their leadership style would affect the implementation of a National Security Strategy.
Group Meetings
Scholars meet like-minded peers from around the country
Jonna, former Chief of Disguise for the CIA, shares her career journey and the various roles she served in while with the CIA. She describes her experience living under cover on her several tours in Europe, Asia, and Russia and how she applies her expertise as a consultant to the U.S. Intelligence community to this day
Group Meetings
National Security Strategy Lessons
Focus on Careers
Launching a Professional Network
Group Meetings
National Security Strategy Lessons: Analyzing the 2021 Colonial Pipeline Hack
Diplomacy Plenary
Speaking event with Representative from U.S. Department of State
Students will receive a firsthand view of the institutions that safeguard and shape our country through exclusive visits to some of the most influential sites in the nation’s capital.
U.S. Department of State
The Pentagon
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Naval Academy
Foreign Embassy
Arlington National Cemetery
Old Town Alexandria
Smithsonian Museums
*Site experiences may vary by program session.
Group Meetings
Introduction to National Security Crisis Simulation
Scholars will participate in the National Security Crisis Simulation, where they will collaborate and strategize with their peers to resolve true-to-life major national and international crises.
Scholars will need to manage competing interests and collaborate with their peers to meet true-to-life security challenges. Scholars will draw upon skills such as communication, critical thinking, persuasion and responsible decision-making as they work with their peers.
Cyber Security Speaking Event
Hear from experts in the field of cybersecurity who will answer scholar’s questions and share insight on careers and opportunities of this in-demand field.
Scholars will continue their participation in the National Security Crisis Simulation, where they will collaborate and strategize with their peers to resolve true-to-life major national and international crises.
Defense Speaking Event
Hear from experts in the field of defense who will answer scholar’s questions and share insight on careers and opportunities of this in-demand field.
Group Meetings
Gain important insights and debrief career experiences in a group activity.
Explore in-depth resources on careers in national security, from the speaker series, insights from past speakers, articles, and more. Start your leadership journey with the right tools and knowledge.
In-depth understanding of careers in National Security
Expert keynotes
Interactive simulations
Site Visits
Cost of two college credits
Now I Know
Hear directly from NYLF National Security alumni about what they now know after attending the program and how it has helped inspire them to pursue their passion.
Dive Deeper into National Security
NYLF National Security offers a unique chance to explore multiple career paths. With hands-on experiences and direct access to professionals, students gain the insight and skills necessary to pursue a career in national security. Whether you're interested in cyber security, intelligence, defense, or diplomacy, this program equips you to lead in your field.
Explore the Intelligence Community
Learn how agencies like the CIA work to protect national interests. Participate in simulations and discussions with experts from the intelligence community.
Defense Strategy and Operations
Gain insight into the military's role in national security. Visit key sites like the US Naval Academy and engage with military officers to understand defense strategies.
Diplomacy in Action
Discover how diplomats work behind the scenes to ensure peace and stability. Take part in crisis simulations to test your skills in negotiation and diplomacy.
The Envision Experience
Envision is committed to well-rounded, real-world-applicable education. All of our programs are designed by industry experts to help young learners identify their interests and gain the skills they need to make their dreams a reality. NYLF Law & CSI follows a four-tier curricular approach that are core to the foundation of Envision’s pre-college programs.
Exploration
Students with shared interests come together to explore a potential career path, passion, or theme. They develop and practice skills commonly associated with that career focus.
Students build and practice skills that are commonly used within each career theme.
Maturity & Growth
Students develop and enhance soft skills, leading to noticeable positive changes that friends and family observe when they return home. Through exploration and hands-on experiences, students gain a deeper understanding and awareness of the world around them.
Advantage
Students gain a competitive advantage over their peers at home, as the unique benefits of the program are only available to those who attend.
Social & Fun
While enjoying themselves both during formal instruction and in their free time, students will build connections that grow into a lifelong support network.
The Envision Experience
Envision is committed to well-rounded, real-world-applicable education. All of our programs are designed by industry experts to help young learners identify their interests and gain the skills they need to make their dreams a reality.
NYLF National Security follows a four-tier curricular approach that are core to the foundation of Envision’s pre-college programs.
Exploration
Students with shared interests come together to explore a potential career path, passion, or theme. They develop and practice skills commonly associated with that career focus.
Students build and practice skills that are commonly used within each career theme.
Maturity & Growth
Students develop and enhance soft skills, leading to noticeable positive changes that friends and family observe when they return home. Through exploration and hands-on experiences, students gain a deeper understanding and awareness of the world around them.
Advantage
Students gain a competitive advantage over their peers at home, as the unique benefits of the program are only available to those who attend.
Social & Fun
While enjoying themselves both during formal instruction and in their free time, students will build connections that grow into a lifelong support network.
Exciting Venues & Visits
Discover the variety of Washington, D.C.-area agencies, embassies, and military installations, and see your future in action at facilities like the Pentagon, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Naval Academy, Arlington National Cemetery, U.S. Department of State, and a Foreign Embassy.
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