Congratulations to the graduating class of the 2011 Youth Institute (YI). This new class was a very unique group of young people who brought a resurgence of creativity and leadership that will take the Youth Institute into a new decade. Over 45 films were showcased on August 6, 2011 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Over 400 people were in attendance. It was also a special day for 16 youth from Central Los Angeles who have joined the legacy of the Youth Institute by becoming the first graduating class of the Community Build Youth Institute. It was but one of five Youth Institute programs operating this summer. The replication of the Youth Institute has expanded this past summer — year one of Community Build YI, year one of Children’s Institute YI, year two for the East Palo Alto YI, year six for Stephens Middle School YI, and year eleven for the Long Beach Youth Institute. For pictures of the event visit our Youth Institute Website.
