The Van Wert Chamber of Commerce Youth Academy is a program facilitated by the Van Wert Chamber of Commerce and program sponsor Northwest State Community College. Community partners Central Insurance, Lifehouse Church, and Danfoss will host a cohort of 33 students this year. The students have been selected from or four Van Wert County High Schools, Van Wert City Schools, Linclolnview Local Schools, Crestview Local Schools, and Vantage Career Center.