Youth Leadership Academy

The Leadership Johnson County Youth Leadership Academy is a five-month program designed to bring together a select group of Johnson County High School students to learn more about their community and practice leadership skills in a fun learning environment.

Each program day is designed to foster an opportunity for increased self-awareness, a better understanding of the local community and an opportunity to meet and network with peers from across Johnson County. Modeled after the LJC Signature Program, the Youth Leadership Academy will provide students with an extraordinary opportunity for in-depth leadership training from experts around the state.

Youth Leadership Program participants will:

• Network with community leaders and peers.
• Practice project management skills through a community project of their own design.
• Participate in the True Colors personality assessment and have an opportunity to participate in MBTI.
• Learn more about Johnson County's history and current county government.
• Upon completion of the program, students will earn 1 college credit at Franklin College.

Program Requirements

Youth Leadership Academy participants must:

• Attend an opening retreat in late July.
• Attend 4 regularly scheduled class dates throughout the year.
• Attend and present at the graduation celebration.
• Complete a community service project.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be a sophomore or junior at the time of application completion.
• Class members must commit to full participation in the program.
• Class members must agree to abide by all LJC – Youth Leadership Academy policies and procedures.
• Must be a resident of Johnson County or attend a high school located in Johnson County.

Nominate Someone

Do you know a high school student who would benefit from our Youth Leadership Academy? If you wish to recommend a candidate for our next class, please fill out the form. Applicants who are nominated will receive an application with a note regarding who nominated them for participation.

I joined so that I could learn how to be a better leader for the people around me and become a better person overall.

Franklin Community High School