Leadership Opportunities
HOBY Community Leadership Workshop (CLeW)
A CLeW offers freshmen students a one-day HOBY-style experience about leadership and community service that connects them with other local high school students and leaders in the community. Most importantly, CLeWs improve students' self-confidence and ability to solve difficult issues. The next one-day CLeW for freshmen from the Omaha Metro Area and surrounding counties will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Creighton University.
Interested Freshmen should fill out the APPLICATION and return it to the Counseling Center by Friday, November 18th. There is no cost for the workshop. Students must provide their own transportation to and from Creighton University
Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY)
Sophomores will spend 3–4 exciting days exploring leadership from an individual, group, and societal perspective while collaborating with students from throughout the state. Students return from HOBY with a new sense of self-awareness and an elevated confidence in their individual potential. They will be inspired to make a positive impact in their schools and communities and will be equipped with the leadership skills to enable action.
The Seminar will be held from Friday, June 2 until Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Concordia University in Seward. You must be present for the entire seminar, including overnight.
Interested Sophomores should fill out the APPLICATION and return it to the Counseling Center by Friday, November 18th. BHS will cover the cost of the seminar. Students must provide their own transportation to and from Concordia University.
Nebraska Leadership Seminar (NLS)
Approximately 150 high school sophomore students from across the state come together on a Nebraska college campus for four-days to be challenged, empowered, and inspired. Here at Nebraska Leadership Seminar, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. NLS cultivates young leaders of Nebraska in an atmosphere of personal discovery and skills development. Our vision is to Challenge, Empower, and Inspire leaders through educational programs and networking guided towards life-long leadership and community involvement. Members of the Nebraska Leadership Seminar community will be known for their skills, dedication, and energy for societal betterment.
The Seminar will be held from Thursday, June 22 until Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Southeast Community College in Milford. You must be present for the entire seminar, including overnight.
Interested Sophomores should fill out the APPLICATION and return it to the Counseling Center by Friday, November 18th. BHS will cover the cost of the seminar. Students must provide their own transportation to and from Southeast Community College.