Franklin County Leadership

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The mission of Youth Leadership Franklin County is to recruit and prepare existing and emerging high school leaders for responsible public decision-making and volunteer service. This mission is carried out through a process, which annually identifies high school juniors with broad interest and leadership capabilities, places them in educational programs, and motivates and directs them toward achieving desirable community goals.

The program includes:

An interview and evening retreat.

Seven full-day classes on different aspects of Franklin County

(students are excused from classes but must make up all work missed).

Attendance at a county commission, city council, and school board meeting.

A monthly meeting with a mentor to discuss different aspects of leadership.

(Mentors are successful and respected leaders in the community)

A community service project

The experience is an excellent addition to a college application or a resume.