Youth Program

The mission of Youth Leadership Hendricks County is to seek, prepare, and develop potential young leaders from diverse backgrounds, and instill within them a commitment to responsible involvement in community and county-wide challenges, through a 3-day retreat.

PROGRAM Goals & Outcomes

Nurture the leadership potential of students through the understanding and practice of five leadership behaviors:

  • Support others

  • Self-management

  • Awareness

  • Excellence

  • Motivate others

Expand the civic awareness of students through exposure to the Hendricks County Community:

  • Visiting key Hendricks County industries and services

  • Meeting and networking with adult leaders

  • Engaging with the community to experience effects on their lives

Encourage responsible volunteerism through:

  • Awareness of community needs

  • Volunteer opportunities

How to JOIN

Applications will be available through your school. Each school will decide which students are accepted into the program.

Requirement:

  • Must be entering into Grade 10

FOr Questions about THIS Program:

Contact Dani Smith at dsmith@leadershiphendrickscounty.org