Youth Leadership
Youth Leadership Rolesville -
Mission
The purpose of Youth Leadership Rolesville is to conduct an annual training program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership abilities which will develop a group of informed, committed, and competent youth motivated to learn more about our community, to assume leadership roles in our schools, and to become more involved in our civic, cultural, economic development, and philanthropic organizations and groups.
Goals
The goal of our youth program is that every young leader in Rolesville will be able to:
Develop leadership skills through a strong curriculum taught by skilled facilitators
Gain an awareness of the need for community service, civic participation, and philanthropy
Increase familiarity with areas in the community beyond their immediate neighborhood and school
Interact with adult leaders in business, non-profits, and public sectors
Acquire a network of adult and youth leaders in the community, which can form an excellent basis for their success in the work and college world
Qualifications
Have a minimum of a 2.0 (or C) grade point average
Home-schooled student (rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors) with a 27571 home zip code
High School students (rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors) with a 27571 home zip code (Rolesville High School and Thales Academy Rolesville students do not have to live in a 27571 zip code to qualify for the program.)
Private school student (rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors) with a 27571 home zip code
Charter school student (rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors) with a 27571 home zip code
Applicants must be in good academic standing and have no attendance or disciplinary problems at their school
Application Process
Complete Youth Leadership Application along with three references: (2) from school (maybe from any teacher, counselor, principal) and (1) from a community member.
Interview with a panel
The Selection Committee reviews all applications and chooses a diverse class of motivated students who express concern about improving the community and the potential leadership ability to contribute to the betterment of Rolesville. A maximum class size of 30 students may be accepted into the program.
Cost
Free for student participants.
Program Timeline
The program timeline has been adjusted due to COVID:
March-April: Application Period
April: Student Interviews, Program Acceptances Confirmed, New Class announced
August – March: Class sessions
Application
Applications are due by April 11, 2024
For questions about the program, please contact us at info@rolesvillechamber.org or (919) 562-7069.
Wake Forest Youth Leadership-
Started in 2010, Youth Leadership Wake Forest is a year-long program for 10th-12th grade students who have demonstrated leadership abilities and have interest in learning about our community. Our mission is for participants to assume leadership roles in our schools and to become more involved in our civic, cultural, economic development, and philanthropic organizations. We believe, and have seen, that this is a crucial demonstration of a student’s ability to show leadership aptitude to colleges and universities.
There are two schedule options for interested students: the summer Youth Leadership Academy and the year-long Youth Leadership Wake Forest program. Both programs require an application. Please note that class sizes are limited. The tuition cost for this program is $500, and financial aid available. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ylwf2024 to apply online.
Youth Leadership Wake Forest requires an application and community references. The class is limited to 40 students.
Youth Leadership Wake Forest session topics:
Leadership Essentials (September 11th, 2024)
Teamwork and Self-Awareness (October 16th, 2024)
Building Your Own Personal Brand (November 6, 2024)
Financial Literacy (December 4th, 2024)
Community Leadership and Involvement (January 29, 2025)
Civic Leadership and Economic Development (February 12, 2025)
Interview Skills and Time Management (March 5, 2025)
Applications are due by May 24, 2024