Prescott Area
Youth Leadership
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2010 - 2011 Class XXI
The Prescott Area Leadership program is designed for individuals with leadership qualities who are committed to personal involvement in shaping the quality of life and future of the community. Our selection committee will interview applicants and choose the participants. The class size is limited to 20 members. Class recruitment occurs between February and May each year. Applications are due by no later than April 30. Interviews are held in May.
Mission Statement
The mission of Prescott Area Leadership is to develop and inspire individuals to contribute to the vitality and leadership of Central Yavapai County, Arizona.
Tuition
The tuition for the Prescott Area Leadership program is a one-time fee of $450.00 for the two-year program. Financial arrangements and scholarships are available. The tuition is due upon selection, unless arrangements have been made. Tuition includes the cost of the retreat, course materials, and commencement exercise.
Eligibility
Candidacy is open to all individuals regardless of gender, race, creed, or religion. Candidates must have lived in Central Yavapai County for at least one year.
Commitment
The time commitment involved with the Prescott Area Leadership program is considerable. 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 mandatory 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. The December Skills Day is for skill enhancement and a mid-year retreat. Issue Days are held on the third Friday of the month except for December, March, and June. Program hours for the Issue Days are typically 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition, each participant must recognize the time required for six mandatory field trips, shadowing exercise, and program support activities. During the second year, participants step into leadership positions within the program by guiding members of the next class through their program experience, attend December Skill Building Day, and give an oral presentation on the first-year leadership experience. The commitment also includes the following options: active participation on a committee/subcommittee, PAL Board of Directors, Servant Leadership project, attendance at issue day(s) or field trip/mixer. If you believe you are unable to make this time commitment, it may be in your best interest to apply at another time.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation is achieved after completing the two-year program.
Selection
The application is the first in a two-step selection process. Applications are due by no later than May 15. Following a review of the applications, candidates would be contacted to schedule an interview.
Applications & More Information
The application is the first in a two-step selection process. Following a review of the applications, candidates would be contacted to schedule an interview. Applications are available at the following areas: Chambers of Commerce, local public libraries and at:
http://prescottarealeadership.org.
For more information, please contact Marilyn Yetter at,
Marilyn.yetter@yc.edu, 928-776-2307 or
Tracey McConnell at tmcconnell3@msn.com or 928-636-1177.
PAL GUIDELINES BROCHURE [pdf]
Thank you for your interest in Prescott Area Leadership.
