Academy Class Projects

Every class in the West Des Moines Leadership Academy is expected to develop and execute a class project, with leadership and a timeline coming directly from the class. The Board of Directors will discuss the project with the class at the initial orientation.

The inaugural Class of 2009 chose to create a program geared towards youth called "Building Leaders." Building Leaders is a local educational program designed to provide youth with opportunities they might not have otherwise. Approximately four events per year will be held from one of the four areas of opportunity: education, culture, sports or the arts. As of September 2009 this has included: