Youth Leadership Cary
Youth Leadership Cary is an exciting program for current high school juniors that began in 1998 and is sponsored by the Cary Chamber of Commerce. Designed to focus on developing the potential of future leaders, the program covers a wide variety of topics that will help participants understand critical parts of how businesses, communities and individual leaders work together. This understanding and knowledge will put students in a position to make a difference and be a true leader as they face the future.
Through a specific application process, a total of 40 juniors will be invited to participate in the program. EIGHT students will be selected from the following area high schools: Athens Drive, Cary, Green Hope, Middle Creek and Panther Creek. The group will meet monthly for six months at a site relative to the topic.
Requirements:
Through a specific application process, a total of 40 juniors will be invited to participate in the program. EIGHT students will be selected from the following area high schools: Athens Drive, Cary, Green Hope, Middle Creek and Panther Creek. The group will meet monthly for six months at a site relative to the topic.
Requirements:
- Students must be in the 11th grade
- Students must be able to miss at least seven school days for YLC events during the 2018-19 school year, and have the ability to maintain excellent grades.
- The program is designed to find students who have POTENTIAL for leadership, but need that extra push to become a leader in school and community activities.
- Short interviews will be conducted to assist in the selection process. October 5th in Ms. Carlton's Office in the Career Center.
- Students must be able to attend all YLC meetings, which are held every month from November 2019 through April 2020.
- Applications for 2019-20
YLC Schedule 2019-2020
- November 04, 2019 (8:00 AM-2:00 PM)…......…………………..Developmental Assets & Team building
The Developmental Assets discussion provides opportunities to enhance leadership skills, promote character development, use communication skills and provide a chance to develop a personal mission statement. The team building activities will be held in a learning facility designed to stimulate teamwork, encourage cooperation and instill trust and confidence. Dress code: casual, jeans acceptable, YLC-t-shirt. - December 03, 2019 (8:00 AM-2:00 PM)……..................………………..……..Wake County Government
This session will provide students with a better understanding of the inner workings of Wake County Government. Participants will have the opportunity to meet their local representatives at the county level, as well as tour some of the government offices and courthouses. Dress code: business casual. - February 04, 2020 (8:00 AM-2:00 PM).…….…………......Economic Development and Business Tours
Students will have the opportunity to tour several local companies, discuss their leadership philosophies, and their impact on the local economy. Dress code: business casual. - March 03, 2020 (8:00 AM-2:00 PM)……...............................….................................... Town Government
This is an opportunity for students to get an in-depth look at Cary government and opportunities for future involvement. The Town Manager, Town Council members, and the Mayor will discuss the inner working of Cary’s government. Dress code: business casual. - April 17, 2020 (8:00 AM-2:00 PM)..............................Program Graduation/Community Service Project
Family, friends, and sponsors are invited to celebrate the accomplishment of the students. This event congratulates the students for their participation and their focus on becoming a future community leader. Dress code: casual, jeans acceptable, YLC-t-shirt.
