Youth Professional Development
Program
Overview
Sandpoint is a dynamic community. This energy and constant reshaping presents many challenges and opportunities for the citizens of Sandpoint. Keeping our community vibrant and healthy requires insightful leaders who have the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of groups. Youth Leadership is a program designed to facilitate the development and growth of the leaders of tomorrow and provides opportunity to interact with community members as the class explores community issues.
Applying
Registration for the 2008/09 program is available to rising sophomores and juniors residing in Bonner County. Click here for a registration form and submit by June 30, 2008.
Tuition
$200 (includes class sessions, meals, materials, and group transportation from respective schools)
*Students can also seek businesses to sponsor their participation in the program. Email amy@sandpointchamber.com for more info.
Attendance
Youth Leadership consists of eight interactive sessions. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and must not miss more than two classes in order to graduate.
Commitment
Each participant will attend the sessions the first year and organize with their classmates a community project. They are also responsible for volunteering at a nonprofit organization/s for 25 hours. After graduation students will be asked to coordinate the next year's class.
More Info:
Amy Little
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
900 N. 5th Avenue,
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263.0887
