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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, there is no cost to the students who participate in
this program. 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
The application can be found here. Thank you to this year's gradulation sponsor: Reed Lallier Chevrolet Special Thanks to community sponsor: Fayetteville Guard Other sponsors: Roundabout Skating 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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