Willard's NYLF: National Security Trip

My name is Willard Landis, and I’m a sophomore in the NJROTC program at my high school. After high school I plan to go to the United States Coast Guard Academy, and commission into the Coast Guard as an officer. I’m trying to raise money to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum, which is a National Security event in Washington DC. This opportunity will allow me the chance to speak with experts in many different fields, such as national security, diplomacy, cybersecurity, and intelligence. This will help me develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed on my path. Attending will give me a chance to have one-on-one interactions with representatives from universities, branches of service, military academies, government agencies, and private companies.

Being able to have this opportunity will not only increase my knowledge but will be a perfect addition to my transcript. In addition to raising money through GoFundMe, I’m also looking for scholarships. I am working to find a part-time job to pay for as much as possible on my own. But with a bit of help, I am hoping that I can raise enough money in time to reach my goal and go to the event. There are multiple dates that the event takes place during, and I plan to go during the latest one available. That would be from July 16th to July 23rd.