Youth Leadership Jackson
Questions and Answers
1. What is YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON? YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON is
a six-month leadership program for high school sophomores and
juniors in Metro Jackson and is designed to expose young leaders
to the various elements that form a strong and dynamic Capital
City. It is a program of the Greater Jackson Chamber
Partnership.
2. Who governs the program? The YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON Board
of Governors functions as the policy planning body and is
responsible to the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership Board of
Directors. The program is coordinated by a Program Director at
the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership.
3. How much does it cost? There is no cost to the participant.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON only requires an investment in time,
energy, and enthusiasm. A $100 processing fee will be charged to
the school if a class member is chosen from that school. The
remaining cost of the program is funded by the Greater Jackson
Chamber Partnership and from contributions from individuals and
businesses in Metro Jackson.
4. How many participants will be selected each year?
Approximately 40 class members will be selected from the 49 high
schools in Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties.
5. How are the participants selected? Using the objectives of
YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON as a guide, the YLJ Selection Committee
will review all the applications and choose a group of finalists
to be interviewed after school. After interviewing the
finalists, the class of approximately 40 participants will be
selected. All applicants will be notified in writing of the
Selection Committee's decision. Applications will remain
confidential.
6. How long will applications be accepted? The deadline for
submitting applications is October 3.
7. Will credit be given for participation? It is anticipated
that each student's participation will be listed on his/her
transcript for higher education purposes. Also, each participant
will be given an attendance form verifying their attendance at
each session of the program.
8. Will I receive a college scholarship when I complete the
program? In the previous classes, all YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON
graduates received a scholarship to Belhaven College. All
scholarship awards are at the discretion of the awarding
institution of higher learning. YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON does
not guarantee a scholarship award at the end of the program
year.
9. Will parents be included in the program? Yes. In order for
YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON to be a success, parents must feel
comfortable and secure with YOUTH LEADERSHIP JACKSON. Parents
will be included in as many activities as they choose.
10. Who do I call with questions? If you have any questions or
concerns, please call the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership,
(601)
948-7575. |
