Crockett Youth Leadership
Established in 1992, the Crockett Youth Leadership program provides participants with a chance to increase their awareness of the strengths in major issues facing Crockett County. Equally valuable is the opportunity to become acquainted with people from all areas of the community, to listen to their opinions and to share a concern for Crockett County.
The programs full impact may not be effectively measured for many years, until alumni reach their full potential in their respective fields.
Participants
Eligibility for this program is restricted to high school juniors and seniors from Crockett County. Candidates will be chosen by the Selection Committee based solely upon their applications and references demonstrating the following criteria:
Objectives
Crockett Youth Leadership is a county-wide program for high school students designed to foster leadership skills and to expose young leaders to the different elements which interact to form a strong and dynamic community. The primary objectives are:
Structure
Crockett Youth Leadership will begin with a mandatory one day retreat at Henderson Youth Camp to acquaint the class with the program, informal sessions, team building and leadership skills. Leaders will address the participants on major issues and opportunities in which they have special knowledge and expertise. Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss with these leaders ideas and alternatives.
This program requires a substantial personal commitment of time and energy from each class member. Participants will be requested to attend all sessions in order to graduate.
How To Apply
The deadline for applying will be around the first of each year. For additional information, please contact us.
The programs full impact may not be effectively measured for many years, until alumni reach their full potential in their respective fields.
Participants
Eligibility for this program is restricted to high school juniors and seniors from Crockett County. Candidates will be chosen by the Selection Committee based solely upon their applications and references demonstrating the following criteria:
- Commitment and motivation to serve the Crockett County area and interest in seeking volunteer and/or appointed leadership roles.
- Possibility of achieving policy shaping responsibility or positions of leadership in employment or volunteer organizations resulting in the potential to have significant influence on important issues facing the community.
- Availability of time to participate in the Crockett Youth Leadership program.
Objectives
Crockett Youth Leadership is a county-wide program for high school students designed to foster leadership skills and to expose young leaders to the different elements which interact to form a strong and dynamic community. The primary objectives are:
- To identify students who have exhibited leadership qualities and the desire to use them for the betterment of their community.
- To give participants the opportunity to interact with community leaders and decision makers.
- To present programs that will allow participants to become familiar with the various needs, opportunities, resources and problems of Crockett County.
Structure
Crockett Youth Leadership will begin with a mandatory one day retreat at Henderson Youth Camp to acquaint the class with the program, informal sessions, team building and leadership skills. Leaders will address the participants on major issues and opportunities in which they have special knowledge and expertise. Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss with these leaders ideas and alternatives.
This program requires a substantial personal commitment of time and energy from each class member. Participants will be requested to attend all sessions in order to graduate.
How To Apply
The deadline for applying will be around the first of each year. For additional information, please contact us.