Youth Leadership

What It Is All About

Youth Leadership Superior ~ Douglas County offers something no other area program can. It gives area high school juniors and seniors a chance to enhance their knowledge and develop leadership skills that will empower and motivate them to become involved and committed to their community.

2009-2010

Due to the large quantity of students that applied for the Youth Leadership Program throughout Superior and Douglas County the Education Committee has expanded the Program. We are running three programs simultaneously each month. The sessions, attendance and Criteria for applicants to participate in the program will remain the same. The group will meet once a month for eight consecutive months, and in May of each year are required to attend the Excellence In Education Banquet.

How the Program Works

Participants attend a opening day retreat and eight one-day sessions over a nine-month period.

• Sessions The eight one-day sessions are held monthly from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Each session offers a hands-on experience and a unique opportunity to interact with community leaders. In addition, students will be exposed to different career opportunities.

Attendance

Participants are required to attend all program days. Attendance will be taken and reported back to the high schools. The Superior, Northwestern, Solon Springs and Maranatha Superintendents have approved all program session days as excused school absences.

For more information on Youth Leadership Superior ~ Douglas County, please contact Marge Brickey ,Program Director. 

Application (PDF)

Selection Criteria

Applicants must be current sophomores who will be entering their junior year of high school in the following September. Potential participants are asked to complete an application as well as provide both a teacher and community reference. In addition, in order to be considered for the program, all students must have their principal’s approval and be in good standing in their respected high school with a GPA of at least 2.5.  In the selection process we hope to interview each applicant for the 2010-2011 Youth Leadership Program.  Applications are due to the Chamber office by 5 PM March 12th , 2010.

The Selection Committee will select a diverse group of participants for the program based on the application and references.

Participants for the class will be notified of acceptance in April. Participants will be expected to attend the Excellence in Education Awards program as well as an orientation session which will be held in May.