Flint, MI - Resource Genesee's Youth Leadership Genesee program is now open for registration to all high school students in Genesee County.
Students will be selected from each of Genesee County’s high schools and other youth organizations to participate in high-level service learning and civic engagement projects.
The class is limited to 40 participants. Those participants must apply. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Cost of the program is $50. Applications are due Oct. 20, 2010.
For questions or additional information, contact Jim Ananich, (810)348-1498 or jananich@att.net.
YLG sessions will include:
- Experiential and interactive learning
- Discussions related to community issues
- Interaction with community leaders
- Development of communication and leadership skills
- Orientation to organizations in the community
- Motivation for participants to become more actively involved in community service
The four areas of focus for the YLG program are:
- Self: Understanding how to lead must begin with an understanding of one’s self: strengths, challenges, values, and life’s purpose.
- Others: Successful leadership involves engaging in relationships with others, communicating clearly, providing support, and creating environments that foster the best in people.
- Action: Leadership is about movement and direction, stimulating action and change.
- Community: Leaders promote change or action within the communities and organizations in their sphere of influence, understanding the unique values and climate of each community.