The program has trained over 90 youth in areas of leadership, self understanding, communications, group process, goals and decision-making, community involvement and workforce preparation. Each of the five classes completed so far have conducted community service projects to include a school map marquee, a community marquee, drug abuse awareness programs, a coat and food drive for two local shelters, and community beautification projects. Programs are nine months to a year in length and involve 8-10 meeting sessions. The audience consists of youth in grades 10 and 11 from different high schools in the county and are selected through a competitive process. The programs focus on youth with the potential for leadership rather than those already in leadership positions.
Major impacts are the projects each class completes in the various communities.
Keys to success include selecting youth with potential, encouraging participation in class and community involvement through class projects. Increasing the confidence and self esteem of each participant and developing a spirit of teamwork and camaraderie are also critical to success. Visibility of the program is promoted by local tv, radio and newspapers. Duration of each meeting is usually a half day with one overnight retreat or a trip to the state capitol. Community Leadership No data submitted at this time.