YOUTH LEADERSHIP GENESEE
Leadership That Makes a Difference!
Application due 02-04-2010
Program Overview
The mission of Resource Genesee’s Youth Leadership Genesee Program (YLG) is to prepare a diverse group of high school students for constructive leadership and committed involvement in the future of their community.
Students will be selected from each of Genesee County’s high schools and other youth organizations to participate in high-level service learning and civic engagement projects. YLG sessions will include:
- Experiential and interactive learning
- Discussions related to community issues
- Interaction with community leaders
- Development of communication and leadership skills
- Orientation to organizations in the community
- Motivation for participants to become more actively involved in community service
The four areas of focus for the YLG program are:
- Self: Understanding how to lead must begin with an understanding of one’s self: strengths, challenges, values, and life’s purpose.
- Others: Successful leadership involves engaging in relationships with others, communicating clearly, providing support, and creating environments that foster the best in people.
- Action: Leadership is about movement and direction, stimulating action and change.
- Community: Leaders promote change or action within the communities and organizations in their sphere of influence, understanding the unique values and climate of each community.
Selection Criteria
Application to YOUTHLEADERSHIP GENESEE PROGRAM is open to all high school students in Genesee County.
The class is generally limited to 60 participants who will be selected by the YOUTH LEADERSHIP GENESEE Program Coordinators. The Program Coordinators will be seeking participation from students representing various schools and organizations and varied ethnic, minority, age, and gender groups, to represent a cross-section of the community. Participants should be willing to participate in service-learning projects, discussions, and lessons about personal and group leadership.
The most important factor in selection is identifying those individuals most apt to utilize their leadership for the long-term benefit of the community. In reviewing applications, the Program Coordinators look for candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:
• A sincere commitment, motivation and interest to learn about leadership.
• Genuine concern for the future of Genesee County and the region.
• Have been identified as showing leadership potential by an adult that knows them.
• Willingness and ability to make the time commitment required by the program.
• The intention of using what they learn to lead others in making a difference.
Attendance and Program Completion Requirements
Requirements for program completion:
- Mandatory attendance at the Team Building session.
- Attendance at least 75% of the sessions, including 2 out of 3 volunteer project work days and 2 out of 3 of general days+.
- Attendance at the New Leaders Dinner graduation on May 25th, 2010.
- Application is due February, 4th, 2010
Tentative Program Dates- NOTE: Dates May Change (Times are still to be confirmed)
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Student and parent orientation
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Thur, Feb 18, 2010
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6:30 pm-7:45 pm
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Team Building Retreat
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Sat, Feb 27, 2010
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8:30 am-1:30 pm
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General Session
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Fri., Mar, 19, 2010
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7:30 am – 2:30 pm
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General Session
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Fri, Apr, 16, 2010
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7:30 am – 2:30 pm
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General Session
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Fri, May 7, 2010
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7:30 am -2:30 pm
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Caesar Chavez Day
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Sat. mar. 27 2010
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8:30 am – 2:00 PM
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Global Youth Service Day
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Sat. Apr. 24, 2010
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8:30 am – 3:30 PM
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Flint River Clean Up Day
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Sat, May 8, 2010
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8:30 am – 2:00 PM
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Graduation- New Leaders Dinner
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Tue, May 25, 2010
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Service Project Dates
(2 of 3 Days Required)
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Sat. Mar. 27 Caesar Chavez Day
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Sat. Apr. 24 Global Youth Service Day
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Sat. May 8 Flint River Cleanup
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+Each full day session counts as two ½ day sessions.
Arriving late or leaving early from a day’s session will becounted as an absence from a half-day.
Your attendance at sessions benefits not only your own experience,
but also enriches your classmates’ experiences.
Youth Leadership Genesee Program Tuition
- Tuition for YouthLeadership Genesee 2010 is $50. Tuition must be paid in full no later thanFebruary 27, 2010. This can be paid by the student, the school or sponsoring organization. All checks should be payable to “RESOURCE GENESEE.”
- A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate.
- If you wish to apply for a scholarship, a letter indicating the reason and amount requested must be included with your application.
Please indicate who will be paying the tuition on the application. (participant, school or separate organization)
Refund / Cancellation Policy: Tuition is non-refundable.
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