Teen Leadership Cherokee Now Accepting Applications

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2015.

Students must be in 10th grade to apply for the initiative, which is designed to “develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow,” the chamber said in a press release.

Now in its 14th year, Teen Leadership Cherokee will offer a series of class sessions exploring topics such as, community involvement, personal development, team building and educational and economic responsibility.

“Participation in Teen Leadership Cherokee will demonstrate that in this transient society, a diverse group of people working together, rather than individually, can be effective in solving the problems faced by the community,” said Cherokee County Chamber President & CEO Pam Carnes. “Participants will develop a sense of community and will discover the impact of teamwork with their peers, their school and Cherokee County.”

The young men and women selected to participate in Teen Leadership Cherokee must attend school in Cherokee County and/or live in Cherokee County, demonstrate outstanding qualities as potential leaders and possess the desire to effect change in their community.

Each class will be representative of the diversity within Cherokee County, and will include students from the Cherokee County School District, along with private or home-schooled students. Participants will be selected based on information provided in a written application and a personal interview.

Each students’ academic achievements, active participation in school functions, membership in other organizations and responsibilities such as working after school will be reviewed during the selection process. The class is limited to 20 participants.

To obtain additional information or request an application, contact the Cherokee County Chamber at 770-345-0400.

Applications are also available on the Chamber’s website. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27.

(Photo: Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2014 members. Credit: Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce)