The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is accepting applications for the next school year. The YLA is a unique program providing constructive alternatives to gangs, drugs, and other serious problems facing today's youth and their families. Completion of the program in grades 7-12 entitles graduates to free college tuition. Applications are currently accepted from 6th grade students that may benefit from the program. For additional information, please contact Dr. Wes Scott, President and Chairman of the Board for the YLA @ 847-652-2995.