Leadership Programs
Youth Leadership Douglas
Youth Leadership Douglas focuses on providing opportunities for participants to develop an understanding of the meaning and responsibilities of personal, organizational, and community leaders as well as producing ethical leaders committed to active community involvement.
Selection Process
Current sophomores from any Douglas County high school (public, private, and home school) are eligible to apply. The Youth Leadership Douglas Program will take place during junior year. These students will then be interviewed by the YLD Co-Chairs in cooperation with the schools.
Class Structure
While the curriculum for each session is the same, multiple options are available for participation to accommodate extracurricular activities. A five-month program running in either the Fall or Spring with monthly meetings. A mandatory all-day retreat will take place prior to the first session.
program fee
Tuition for the program is $100, which includes the full-day retreat and all class expenses. Partial scholarships are available with a written request for funding detailing the reason for financial need.
For more information on this program, please contact the Chamber at 770.942.5022.
Application is due March 29th, 2024.