Junior Leadership Development Program

hip programs are not always able, willing, or given the opportunity to attend these events. Therefore, the JLDP team created a way to bring a leadership seminar to those whom need it most, youth facing difficult challenges. The JLDP team worked to develop a leadership curriculum designed to help students understand their core values, leadership skills, strengths, and develop goals for their future. Table Mountain High School, located within the Butte County Juvenile Hall, opened their doors to the JLDP team to put on their first program. After having great success, the team completed four additional programs at the Juvenile Hall and has expanded to Fairview High School in Chico. Working with Fairview High School, provided the opportunity for the JLDP to develop an additional mentoring program between Chico State students and the students of Fairview. Currently, the Junior Leadership Development Program runs a week-long course split in two phases: The first is Leadership and Life Skills workshops which focus on building self confidence, communication skills and decision making. Both phases of the program are put on by Chico State students that see the benefits of helping youth while developing their own leadership skills. Since 2011, more then 150 "at-risk" students have participated in the program. Graduates of the program receive Certificates for Identified Leadership. If you would like to make a difference and become a member of the JLDP Team, feel free to contact us!