A 5-day Leadership Training at the University of Texas, San Antonio
The Hidden Helpers Student Leadership Program was established to help youth in caregiving roles identify resources as well as increase leadership knowledge and skills to help them prepare for their lives after high school. Hidden Helper high school students from around the world, representing all affiliations of the armed forces to include National Guard and Reserves, are selected based on their leadership potential.
Students take part in leadership activities and lessons with the mission of preparing to be college-, work-, and life-ready as a caregiver following high school graduation.
The Hidden Helper Student Leadership Program is supported through our partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
Applicants must be:
Student applications and adult nomination forms are due by February 17, 2023.
There is minimal cost to students.
MCEC covers the following:
MCEC does not cover:
Please contact Tracy Brown with questions:
Tracy.Brown@MilitaryChild.org
*Hidden Helpers are the children, youth, and young adults (up to age 18) who are actively involved in or currently impacted by the care needs of a wounded, ill, or injured veteran.
Each student will be notified by email and text message if they are selected for an interview. After interviews and selection process is complete, all students who were not selected for the program will be notified.
This is a leadership program and part of the experience and growth is for the student to attend on their own.
Three MCEC team members are selected to attend with the students. MCEC staff members are required to complete background checks.
Each student is met by an MCEC staff member at the airport as soon as they depart the secured terminal area. Students are then taken to get their luggage and remain with the group until all students arrive and the group departs for the University of Texas, San Antonio.
Students will be lodging at the Holiday Inn San Antonio NW, 5535 University Heights Blvd. San Antonio, Texas.
Yes. Student will room with another student of the same gender. Students are not allowed to go into rooms that they are not assigned to. Students may gather in the common areas only.
Students will never be allowed to leave the group unaccompanied. Students must remain with the group and MCEC staff for the entirety of the event. Students are not allowed to have visitors during the event. This is for the safety and well-being of all students attending the event.
Each day we will visit the University of Texas, San Antonio and partake in leadership classes, team building activities, tours and guest speaker sessions. Evening events are led by MCEC staff and will provide opportunities to build and strengthen leadership skills.
Students must commit to attend the entire event, arriving on Friday and departing Wednesday. If they cannot commit to this, they should not apply.