YOUTH LEADERSHIP

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WHAT IS YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Youth LEADERship Ashtabula County is a leadership program for high school juniors in Ashtabula County. The goal is to acquire and strengthen leadership skills while increasing community engagement. In Youth LEADERship, students learn how to lead by doing; we work in teams to solve real-world problems.

Students work on real community problems that matter to them and their team. At the end of the year, each team presents their evidence-based solutions to community leaders. As a result, students master creative problem solving, critical thinking collaboration, self-management, and citizenship.

Each month we embark on various on-site visits and work with existing community leaders on issues that are real and urgent in our community. Participants take a deep dive into the different sectors and the diverse community that is Ashtabula County, including; business, labor, economy, government, health and human services, and recreation sectors.

WHY YOUTH LEADERSHIP

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The program meets once a month from September through May from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm.

• Participants are high school juniors attending school or residing in Ashtabula County. Acceptance into the program is not based on academic merit or athletic ability. Rather, acceptance is based on a student’s character, interest in his/her community, and desire to get out in front of the crowd and deal with pressing issues and opportunities in creative ways.

• Thanks to corporate support, tuition can be kept at a minimum for the students. Need-based financial assistance is made available upon written request from the student applicant. Tuition is $400.00 and nonrefundable. Tuition covers all meals, materials, and each day’s travel expenses.

• All program participants who meet program requirements throughout the year are recognized at a graduation reception.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP 2020 - 2021 CALENDAR

ALL Groups Wed., Sept. 9, 2020, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Orientation Location TBD

ALL Groups Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Opening Retreat TBD

October Program Days 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Group 1 Wed., October 14. - Group 2 Thurs., October 15

November Program Day 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Group 1 Wed., November 11. - Group 2 Thurs., November 12

December Program Day 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Group 1 Wed., December 9. - Group 2 Thurs., December 10

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January Program Day Friday, January 29, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Both Groups Mid-Year Retreat

February Program Day 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Group 1 Wed., February 10 - Group 2 Thurs., February 11

March Program Day 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Group 1 Wed., March 10. - Group 2 Thurs., March 11

April Program Day 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Group 1 Wed., April 14. - Group 2 Thurs., April 15

May Closing Day Retreat Thursday, May 13, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM Both Groups