Junior Leadership Southside

Averett University announced today that it will award a $5,000 renewable scholarship to every high school student who completes the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce's Junior Leadership Southside Program and attends Averett University. The scholarship can be utilized for up to four years for a total award of $20,000 and will be available to Junior Leadership Southside graduates beginning with the 2010-2011 class.
"We want to recognize these students' accomplishments and to make it possible for these emerging leaders to remain here in our region," said Averett President Dr. Tiffany Franks. "These students represent some of our area's best and brightest talents.  They are our future leaders.  We are pleased to be able to offer these students Averett scholarships and the opportunity to experience the benefits of an Averett education."
Franks notes that scholarship recipients will continue their leadership training at Averett by taking leadership roles in student-led organizations.
"Leadership program graduates will continue to develop their leadership skills at Averett and be well-prepared for leadership positions once they graduate," Franks said.  "We encourage all of our students to gains hands-on experience along with their classroom study.  Averett will be a great fit for Junior Leadership graduates who wish to continue to hone their leadership skills." 
The Junior Leadership Southside Program, which began in 2009, is an eight-month program providing leadership orientation and development to local high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The program includes monthly sessions ranging from three to six hours in length and held on school holidays, after school and on Saturdays. These monthly sessions are held at local businesses, and participants are exposed to leadership development activities and opportunities in the Southside Region.
"We are thrilled with Averett’s scholarship announcement for our Junior Leadership participants,” commented Chamber President Laurie S. Moran, CCE.  “This is a great partnership that will allow our young people to continue their leadership development throughout their college careers.”
Applications for the Junior Leadership Southside Program are available Here or by contacting the Chamber at 434.836.6990 or llawson@dpchamber.org.  Applications are due by May 17, 2010.

Our vision is it to develop lifelong leadership skills among Danville and Pittsylvania County high school students that inspire them to become actively involved in their community, as well as to educate and retain young professionals to aid in the economic development of Danville and Pittsylvania County.

Junior Leadership Southside is an eight (8) month program that will provide leadership orientation and development to local rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The program will include eight (8) monthly programs ranging from 4-8 hours in length held on school holidays, after school, and on Saturdays.

Each class will include approximately twenty (20) rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Danville and Pittsylvania County schools. These participants will be selected based on applications and references submitted.

Due to the time requirement of participation in this program, participants and parents commitment is critical for program success. Participants are allowed only two (2) absences during the program year. Any participant that fails to attend at least six (6) of the eight (8) monthly sessions will not be allowed to graduate in April. Transportation to and from the program locations will be the responsibility of the participant.

A tuition of $195 is used to defray the expenses of monthly sessions.  It may be paid by the participant or by a sponsor.  Limited financial assistance may be available upon request.

Please contact the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce or click here if you would like an application or if you would like to  nominate an individual, click here.
Email: llawson@dpchamber.org or call: 434.836.6990.

 Application deadline is May 3, 2010.

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP SOUHTHSIDE II 2010-2011 CALENDAR—
Session Locations and Times will vary. All Sessions will be held on School Holidays, After School, or on Saturdays.
September 27, 2010 (4  - 7 pm)
Program Orientation, Administration of Myers Briggs Test, and Opening Reception
October 9, 2010 (10 am - 3 pm)
Myers Briggs Presentation and Evaluation
November 29, 2010 (4 - 7 pm)
Leadership through Service and Leadership Styles
December 13, 2010 (4 - 7 pm)
How to Have a Positive Impact on Your Community
January 17, 2011 (10 am - 3 pm)
Program: Entrepreneurial Panel; Decision Matrix Presentation
February 28, 2011 (4 - 7 pm)
Mission/Vision/Personal Goal Setting
March 28, 2011 (4 - 7 pm)
Ethical Decision Making
April 16, 2011 (12 noon - 2 pm)
Opportunities for YOU in This Community
Participant Presentations
Graduation Ceremony and Reception

Michelle Helton

Catt Kefauver

Emily Liverman

Caitlyn Meehan

Maggie Milette

Chelsea Prescott

Rashad Russell

Taylor Rutledge

Tasha Stratton

Lawson Wood