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YLI Program

YLI Program offers Distinctive Opportunities for University Students to Develop their Professional and Leadership Skills:

Knowledge

Access to McKinsey knowledge: framework, modules, and latest thinking to enhance personal leadership skills.

Internship

Internship in reputable organizations to develop professional skills.

Networking

Networking with prominent and like-minded leaders: YLI alumni and established leaders.

YLI Develops a Pool of Top Talents and The Next Generation of Leaders in Indonesia

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YLI Graduates with 1,228 personal & 200 team projects.

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Leading universities in Indonesia, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States.

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Partner Orginazation/ Companies have contributed team projects.

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Leaders have spoken and inspired the young leaders.

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Participants consistently 
rated the program as 
“exceptional”.

YLI Program are Divided into Three Main Forums

Forum 1 YLI

Forum 1: Lead Self

Past Speakers, e.g.,

  • Luhut B. Pandjaitan
  • Haryanto Budiman
  • Nadiem Makarim

Modules

Here, our modules focus on strengthening participants’ problem-solving skills and sparking their motivation to lead transformational efforts in their communities.

Fieldwork

Personal Leadership Project (PLP)

Coaching

  • YLI Alumni
Forum 3 YLI

Forum 2: Lead Teams

Past Speakers, e.g.,

  • Najeela Shihab
  • Neneng Goenadi
  • Arif Rachmat

Modules

Our program includes modules that equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to build and sustain high-performing teams, fostering a productive and cohesive environment.

Fieldwork

Breaktrough Leadership Project (BLP)

Coaching

  • Partner Organizations
  • YLI Alumni
  • McKinsey Consultants
Forum 2 YLI

Forum 3: Lead Change in Indonesia

Past Speakers, e.g.,

  • Mari Pangsetu
  • Rudiantara
  • Kaushik Das

Modules

Participants will engage in modules that provide essential skills and knowledge for achieving professional success and making impactful contributions in their fields.

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personal Leadership Project (PLP)

The Personal Leadership Project (PLP) is a fieldwork component of the YLI National Program designed to enhance participants’ leadership abilities, enabling them to lead effectively, make a positive impact, and achieve desired outcomes. The PLP involves an initiative undertaken by participants to develop their leadership skills, achieve personal growth, or address a specific issue or challenge within their community or organization.

The PLP typically takes place between Forum 1 and Forum 2 of the YLI National Program. Each participant is given the opportunity to utilize a collaborative framework, supported by the extensive YLI network and alumni, to drive change within their communities and surrounding areas.

Project Examples:

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Breakthrough Leadership Project (BLP)

The Breakthrough Leadership Project (BLP) is a fieldwork component of the YLI National Program in which participants work on a project aimed at providing solutions to challenges faced by prominent companies or organizations in Indonesia or abroad.

The BLP is a team-based project designed to offer participants the opportunity to gain experience in managing and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure the project’s success. Teams are guided and supported by expert coaches throughout the process.

Project Examples:

Forum Speaker Testimonials

YLI-Country-Leaders-Mari E Pangestu
Mari Elka Pangestu
YLI-Speakers-Arif Rachmat
Arif Rachmat
YLI-Country-Leaders-Gita Wirjawan
Gita Wirjawan
YLI-Speakers-Rudiantara
Rudiantara
YLI-Country-Leaders-Mari E Pangestu
Mari Elka Pangestu
YLI-Speakers-Arif Rachmat
Arif Rachmat
YLI-Country-Leaders-Gita Wirjawan
Gita Wirjawan
YLI-Speakers-Rudiantara
Rudiantara

Partnership with Reputable Organizations to Support the Program

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Gojek-ID-Logo
Tokopedia-logo
Grab-logo
Paragon-logo
Blibli-logo
IESE-logo
Pertamina-Logo
Garuda Indonesia-logo
Cimory-logo
Dagangan-logo

and many more

Prominent Country Leaders speak in the Forums to Inspire our Young Leaders

Boediono

The 11th Vice President of Republic of Indonesia

Luhut Panjaitan

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment

Sofyan Djalil

Former Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning

Gita Wirjawan

Former Minister of Trade

Mari E. Pangestu

Former World Bank Managing Director of Dev. Policy and Partnership, Former Minister of Trade

Budi G. Sadikin

Minister of Health

Anies Baswedan

Former Governor of
DKI Jakarta

Sandiaga Uno

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy

FAQ About YLI

Find answers to Commonly Asked Questions about The YLI National Program. If you need further assistance, please reach out to us.

If you are in the 1st or 2nd year of study and have extensive leadership experience under your belt, you are encouraged to apply.

The program is open to Indonesian students who are actively registered as undergraduate students at a university during the start of the Forum 1 of the YLI National Program.

If your GPA is not significantly less than 3.3/4.0 and you possess strong leadership experiences evidenced by proven track record through organizational exposure, you are encouraged to apply.

No, selection of YLI Program awardee is solely on a merit-based evaluation process. We aim to ensure that all applicants are assessed fairly and transparently, based on each individual's qualifications and achievements.