The Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce is launching a new Student Leadership Institute this fall.
The program is designed to educate young leaders by providing experiences and motivating them to take an active role in their community, according to Vanessa Jones, the Chamber’s director of Programs.
Open to public, private, charter and homeschool rising sophomores and juniors attending high schools in Vance County, the leadership institute is free to attend, and space is limited. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 19.
Through education, networking, peer interaction and problem solving, the Student Leadership Institute will help prepare students for constructive and responsive involvement in community affairs.
Participants will have opportunities for interaction with their peers, as well as community-based service organizations, institutions of high education and professionals from the local community. They will gain insight into the importance of teamwork and develop a better understanding of what it means to be a leader.
Interested students should contact their high school counselor or principal and home school students should contact the Chamber at vanessa@hendersonvance.org or 252.438.8414.
Businesses can support this program through sponsorships. The sponsorship levels are Presenting Sponsor – $1000, Gold Sponsor – $750, Silver Sponsor – $500 and Bronze Sponsor – $250.