What is Youth
Leadership Paragould?
Youth Leadership Paragould is a 10-session course on Leadership for high school sophomores in Greene County which seeks to equip teens to be successful leaders in the future. It is designed to introduce students to leadership styles and community involvement. Students are nominated by their schools to participate. The program is funded by donations from Chamber members and Leadership Paragould Alumni.
What are the requirements?
- Each student who participates in Youth Leadership must be a sophomore currently attending a high school in Greene County
- Each student must have at least a 2.5 GPA
- Each student must be able to attend all ten sessions, which will be from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month, including orientation and graduation
- Each student is responsible for his or her own transportation
Session Topics:
- Interpersonal Skills
- Community Analysis
- Health Care
- Judicial Process
- Education
- Utilities
- State Government
For more information, contact Allison Hestand or Teresa Branch at the Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce by calling (870) 236-7684.
