Applications are being accepted for Youth Leadership Somerset, a program for young Somerset County leaders who are interested in taking an active leadership role in their community. The deadline is Thursday, May 15.
“Youth Leadership Somerset introduces students to local government and the wide-ranging services and programs that are available to county residents,” said Freeholder Patricia Walsh, liaison to the youth leadership program. “We encourage participants to hone their leadership skills by developing and implementing projects that benefit the community.”
Former participants of Youth Leadership Somerset have said: “Thanks for all that you do. I have truly had a great experience and learned so much through this amazing program! Thanks for all your hard work.” and “I wish to thank you for the experience that I have gained from the program. It’s an amazing program and I wish you a lot of success going forward.”
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To be eligible for the nine-month program, students must be in grades eight through 12 and live in Somerset County. The application can be obtained by clicking the link below or visiting the website at http://www.leadershipsomerset.org/youth_leadership_somerset.htm.
Using the space allotted in the PDF file, complete the application form and send it via email to tchir@co.somerset.nj.us. A signed version of the application and one reference letter should be mailed to: Youth Leadership Somerset, Melania Tchir, Somerset County, P.O. Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876-1262. The application should be postmarked no later than May 15.
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The class year runs September through May. Sessions are held one Saturday each month for approximately four to six hours. Class members will meet community leaders from all aspects of county life, who will speak on a wide variety of topics. A different topic is introduced at each session, including leadership, diversity, the environment, government, human services, the economy, health care and justice.
Candidates will be selected in June. Those accepted to the program will receive a full scholarship to ensure that financial status is not a barrier.
Developed by the Leadership Somerset Class of 2000, partners of the Youth Leadership Somerset program include the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Somerset County Business Partnership, Raritan Valley Community College and the United Way of Northern New Jersey.
For more information or to apply for the program, contact Melania Tchir at (732) 469-3363 or tchir@co.somerset.nj.us.
