Youth Leadership New Braunfels is a program produced by the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership New Braunfels Alumni Association for tenth and eleventh graders who attend New Braunfels High School or Canyon High School.

Objectives

• To identify students who have demonstrated leadership qualities or display a potential toward leadership.
• To select class of approximately 30 participants which represents a diverse group of students including gender, ethnicity and geographic areas.
• To presenting-depth programs to acquaint participants with community needs, opportunities, problems and resources and to allow interaction with the community leaders.
• To provide opportunities for students from different environments to know one another and develop a level of trust and respect.

Purpose

The purpose of the Youth Leadership New Braunfels program is to train students in leadership techniques and community awareness so they will become familiar with current issues, community resources, opportunities and other factors influencing the direction of their community’s future. Through their participation in the program, the students will be prepared to make a positive impact on the quality of life in their community.

Program

Youth Leadership New Braunfels is a series of seven school-day sessions covering such areas as city/county government, economic development, social needs, personal skills and other key topics in our community. The program also includes an orientation with parents, a full-day retreat, a graduation ceremony and closing weekend retreat. This program will presenting-depth programs that will acquaint participants with community problems and resources and allow interaction with community leaders and decision makers.

TUITION

Tuition for the program includes meals, breaks, supplemental transportation and course materials. Sponsors subsidize remaining cost of the program. Scholarships may be available but the participants expected to personally pay a minimum of $50.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Participants for Youth Leadership New Braunfels are selected based upon their completed application. The program seeks students who represent cross section of New Braunfels and consideration will be given to gender, ethnicity and interests. The following criteria will be used in selection:

~ Must demonstrate interest in acquiring leadership skills

~ Must agree to program time commitment

~ Must have parent’s/guardian’s permission

~ Must have principal’s permission

~ Must have at least “B” average overall

Youth Leadership New Braunfels Application