Youth Leadership Institute (July 14-24, 2019)

Programming

Through the Leadership Geauga Youth Leadership Institute, you’ll make unique connections in Geauga County, meet people driving community growth, enhance your leadership skills and develop close bonds with other young leaders.

During The Youth Leadership Institute, you will:

• Improve your interpersonal skills through focused, team-based activities and a group service project.
• Understand the importance of diversity and work with students from various ethnic, economic and social backgrounds.
• Interact with local business, government and community leaders.
• Peek behind the scenes of some of Geauga’s most interesting places.
• Complete a 10 hour shadowing and leadership internship with a Leadership Geauga Adult Alumni.

2019 Institute Calendar:

April 24-June 28: Application period opens

July 3- Candidates will be notified of acceptance

July 10- Parent and student information presentation (6:30-7:30 PM)

July 14-15- Overnight Retreat (1 PM on the 14th through 4 PM on the 15)

July 16-19- Behind the Scenes neighborhood tours (7:30 AM- 4 PM)

July 22- Internship readiness and professional communication workshop (8 AM- Noon).

July 22- Orientation at Internship site (2-4 PM)

July 23- Internship experience (9 AM – 5 PM)

July 24- Leadership Learning Defense (1-4 PM)

July 24- Closing reception with parents (4-5 PM)

Curriculum

This program includes: a parent information session, overnight retreat, 4 program days traveling throughout the County, a job readiness institute, 10 hour shadowing experience and closing graduation.  Participants examine: Human Service offerings, Health and Safety systems, Government interactions, Business types, and Agriculture diversities. To support the leadership development of our participants during the school year, the cohort will plan and execute a service project,  plan a day for our adult participants and attend a retreat in conjunction with Leadership Lake County.  This allows for new connections and expanded learning in team settings.

Leadership Geauga County’s program develops the following competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Active Citizenship
• Accountability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Emotional Intelligence

Program Criteria

Class participants attend from every school in the community and must either live or attend school in Geauga County.  Students need to apply as rising juniors or seniors to participate.  The summer institute runs July 14-24 with additional learning opportunities that will take place during the school year.

Application Process & fees

Applications are accepted April 21-June 28.  The Leadership Geauga Board of Trustees will approve the slate of candidates, and the letters of acceptance will go out by July 3

The cost to participate in the program is $400 and is inclusive of all meals, lodging, transportation and program materials.  LGC has a limited number of scholarships to award to those candidates who have a demonstrated need.

A note on scholarships:

In cases where the full cost of tuition is a burden for the individual, a limited number of scholarships are available. To be considered for a scholarship, simply fill out the scholarship request, in as much detail as possible, in the application.