Why HOBY?
There are a lot of great leadership programs available for high school students. You should choose ND HOBY in addition to those programs because:
- Everyone working on the ND HOBY committee is a volunteer. Those who plan and carry out the seminar do so because they are committed to ND's youth.
- ND HOBY is affiliated with HOBY International, which means HOBY alumni are immediately connected to networking and scholarship opportunities on a national, and even international, level upon completion of the HOBY Seminar.
- Students who attend ND HOBY are eligible to attend HOBY's World Leadership Congress, where they will meet other sophomores from around the world for a weeklong summit in Washington, DC. Only HOBY Ambassadors can attend WLC.
- ND HOBY is insured by HOBY International. In order to maintain this insurance, ND HOBY must prove compliance with all of HOBY's risk management policies. HOBY goes to great lengths to keep students safe while they are at HOBY.
- HOBY volunteers are trained on an annual basis. All key volunteers attend a National Training Institute to learn and practice HOBY's policies, curriculum, and core values.
- ND HOBY volunteers receive support from an International Office and work closely with a Director of National Programs, who is based in HOBY's Los Angeles office.
- ND HOBY follows HOBY International's proven curriculum. Because this curriculum is a nationally recognized standard in youth leadership, students will gain educational and career opportunities by listing HOBY on their scholarship applications and resumes.
- ND HOBY maintains an active alumni association that is connected to HOBY's International Alumni association. When a student completes the HOBY seminar, they automatically become an Alumnus of the program.