Youth Leadership Columbia County is 9 month long program designed to educate through experience and motivate young leaders and enable them to take an active role in their community. This will result in strong leaders who have hope for the future and the tools to influence a positive and progressive community.
Participants must be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors in Columbia County high schools or residents of Columbia County. They are selected after consideration of their recognized and potential leadership and the merit of their application. The Selection Committee strives to achieve a geographical, racial and socio-economic balance in their selections.Class of 2025 Class Days
(tentative schedule, these days are subject to change)
August 3, 2024- Team Building
August 29, 2024- Community Services & Professional Development
October 3, 2024- History Day
October 26, 2024- Group Community Service Day
November 1, 2024- Law Enforcement and Military Day
December 5, 2024- Local Government & Economic Development Day
January 15, 2025- Government Day
February 6, 2025- Media and Arts Day
March 6, 2025- Healthcare Day
April 15, 2025- Graduation
