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ABOUT LEADERSHIP FAYETTEVILLE YOUTH ACADEMY
Leadership Fayetteville Youth Academy is a nine-month program directed by the Cumberland County Business Council in partnership with the Cumberland County School System. The Chamber recognizes that our area's youth hold the key to our future, and the program has been structured to encourage our area's youth to become leaders in our community. Each session will expose students to all aspects of the Fayetteville community. Economic Development, Health and Medicine, Government and Media are among the topics the program will explore. Students will benefit from the expertise of Fayetteville's finest business and educational leaders through interactive discussions and hands on activities.
HOW ARE PARTICIPANTS SELECTED?
Applications are sent to high school principals and guidance counselors. Students must complete the application and return it to the Chamber before the specified deadline. Depending upon the number of applications we received, students may be required to participate in an admissions interview.
REQUIREMENTS
* High School Junior
* Unweighted G.P.A. 3.0 or higher (must be maintained throughout the Leadership Fayetteville Youth Academy)
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
* Effective communication skills
* Willingness and ability to complete a service project
* Transportation to and from the designated meeting place for each Leadership Fayetteville Youth Academy Session.
COST
Because youth leadership development is an essential part of our community's future,the only cost to students is a refundable $20 application fee. Operating funds for Leadership Fayetteville Youth Academy are obtained through generous corporate sponsorships.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?
Talk to your high school guidance counselor or principal, call (910) 484-4242 ext. 235, or email: tlyden@fayettevillencchamber.org
If you are interested in sponsoring a session or the program, please contact Todd Lyden at (910) 484-4242 ext. 235, or email: tlyden@fayettevillencchamber.org
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