Junior Leadership Class- 2016/2017
Date and Time
Friday Nov 11, 2016
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
August 17th- 11:00-5:00 Team Building and Orientation
October 20th- 1:00-4:00 (Half Day)
November 11th- 9:00-3:00 (Veterans Day)
January 24th- 9:00-3:00 (Teacher work day)
February 15th- 1:00-4:00 (Half Day)
March 16th- 1:00-4:00 (Half Day)
April 11th- Graduation
Location
TBA
Contact Information
Andrea Schrift
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Description
Junior Leadership Gaston is an exciting program for high school juniors designed to develop informed, committed, and qualified young people capable of providing dynamic leadership in their schools and in the Gaston County as they grow and mature into adulthood.
Purpose
- Identify and select potential leaders from students in Gaston County
- Stimulate students’ awareness of needs within Gaston County
- Develop a spirit of cooperation among students
- Create a sense of understanding between students and adult community leaders
- Identify opportunities for community involvement.
Curriculum
In addition to Orientation and Graduation, Junior Leadership Gaston Class of 2017, will meet from September through May, to learn about pertinent topics as designed by the Junior Leadership Gaston Advisory Board. Class day topics include: History of Gaston County, Business and Industry, Education, Government, Public Safety and Healthcare.
