Prescott Area
Youth Leadership
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Class members enjoy their final Issue Day. |
Issue Days
Participants work together over the course of their first year of the program exploring critical community issues and acquiring leadership skills. The program begins with a two-day retreat in August, which includes an overnight stay.
There are nine Issue Days, held once a month, beginning in September and concluding in June. Each Issue Day concentrates on a critical community issue and an associated leadership skill. Community leaders and area experts lead the discussions as class members explore relevant local topics.
Critical issues of interest:
►Criminal Justice ►Youth
►Social Service/Health ►Growth
►Arts and media ►Business
►Government/ Politics ►Education
►Regional Issue ►Environment
Skills Day
The December Skills Day is for skill enhancement and a mid-year retreat. Potential skill enhancement activities:
►Risk Taking ►Communication ►Diversity
►Conflict Resolution ►Visioning ►Decision Making
►Planning ►Group Dynamics
Field Trips
Class members participate in at least six field trips that will expand their learning experiences as well as enhance their appreciation and understanding of the community. Frequently participants visit facilities they might not otherwise be able to tour or observe.
Shadowing Exercise
Through the daylong shadowing component of the program, class members have an opportunity to observe firsthand the leadership style of a civic, business or professional leader of their choice. Many long-term relationships have been established through this exercise.
