Presented by Leadhawk Learning
What is the Digital Leadership Initiative?
The Digital Leadership Initiative (DLI) is a no-cost, real-world leadership experience that gives students the opportunity to build measurable leadership skills while making a positive impact on others.
Unlike most leadership opportunities available to students, the DLI provides participants a real-world leadership experience long before they begin their careers.
How the Experience Works
Students complete the Protect Your Brand Challenge, develop a Digital Leadership Initiative, engage others in positive digital culture, and demonstrate leadership through measurable impact and reflection.
Students introduce digital leadership to their school.
Student-Led Effort
Leadership focused on supporting character & values.
Values-Based Influence
Schools verify student leadership & good standing
School-Verified Recognition
Why Schools Participate
Student Leadership Development
Positive Digital Culture
Online Reputation Awareness
Values-Based Communication
Real-World Leadership Experience
How It Works
Complete The Protect Your Brand Challenge (60 min)​
Develop a Leadership Action Plan
Obtain School / Organizational Approval
Lead a Positive Digital Leadership Initiative
Document Participation & Impact
Deliver Reflection Presentation
Receive Leadership Recognition
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Requirements
Student Requirements
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Completed Protect Your Brand Challenge
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Fill out the DLI Enrollment form
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Prepare proposal or presentation
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Act professionally
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Remain in good standing
School Validation
Confirm student:
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Completed proposal/presentation
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In good standing​
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School-level participation/implementation
Organizational Participation
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Students
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Athletes
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Coaches
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Teachers
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Administrators
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Youth Organizations
Recognition That Speaks Beyond the Classroom
Students who lead this effort demonstrate initiative, communication, digital responsibility, and the ability to influence others toward positive values. That kind of leadership matters to schools, employers, colleges, scholarship programs, and future opportunities.
What Students Receive
Upon verified completion, participants receive:
Digital Initiative
Badge
Certificate of
Completion
Leadership
Letter
Resume/LinkedIn
Language
Leadership Impact Award
A School-Safe Leadership Opportunity
Schools remain in control of participation, validation, and implementation. Leadhawk provides the structure, student proposal tools, and digital leadership framework while school leaders confirm student standing and involvement.
Students are encouraged to lead initiatives within schools, athletic programs, camps, youth organizations, and community groups.