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Youth Lead Georgia’s summer initiatives support growing demand
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Experiences like these are fueling record interest in Youth Lead Georgia, a leadership development program of the UGA J.W.
(Photo by Mary Hotcaveg)Each fall, 30 sophomores and juniors are selected through a competitive nomination and application process to join the yearlong Youth Lead Georgia cohort.
(Photo by Mary Hotcaveg) Youth Lead Georgia cohort participants gear up before tackling a high ropes course during the Athens summer session.
This allows youth from all corners of the state to sit side-by-side and talk about the issues impacting students everywhere,” said Lauren Healey, Youth Lead Georgia program lead.
Meeting a growing needThe program’s record number of nominations and applications reflects a growing demand for youth leadership development opportunities that connect students with experiences beyond the classroom.