JUNIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Junior Leadership Program Class of 2026 – now open to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students!
The Leadership Lake County Junior Leadership Program (JLP) is designed as a nine-month program for high school students to acquire leadership skills and increase civic engagement. The program focuses on 21st Century skill development including collaboration, critical thinking, communication, creativity, life and career skills, and information technology skills.
Monthly program days provide students with a behind-the-scenes look at Lake County through on-site visits, guest speakers, and experiential learning activities.
Students are introduced to various sectors of the county including government, health and human services, business, and recreation. A class project fosters the development of leadership skills and service learning through a community impact project requiring research, action and reflection.
The Junior Leadership Program is funded by tuition, corporate sponsorships and grants from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, The Lubrizol Corporation, Lincoln Electric, The Western Reserve Junior Service League and Lake County General Health District.
Tuition Information: $425(non-refundable). Thanks to our community partners, we are able to subsidize a significant portion of the actual program cost per student of $1,650. A limited number of partial scholarships will be available to help defray the $425 tuition based on financial need.
School Approval Form (Please print out and have your principal sign).
Please email completed forms to gfletcher@leadershiplc.org
General Information
- Classes: Meet on the first Wednesday each month from September through May from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm.
- Participants: Participants are high school students attending school or residing in Lake County. We aim to have all schools represented in each program year. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for consideration. Applications are accepted from freshman, sophomore and junior students for acceptance into the program for the following academic year. Class size is limited to 25 individuals.
- Time expectation: In addition to time spent in program days, the class organizes and implements a service project during the course of the program year to further develop leadership skills.
- Graduation: Program participants will be recognized at a Graduation reception on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Participants must meet all of the program requirements to be eligible for graduation.
For more information, contact call 440.290.7933 or gfletcher@leadershiplc.org.
Dates to remember
2026 JLP Dates
Jul 28 -Aug 2 SS Kids packing week at Salvation Army (service opportunity)
August 17 Opening Retreat 9am - 4pm
September 3 Lake County History Day
October 1 Education Day
November 5 Business, Labor & Economy Day
December 3 Government Day
January 21, 2026 Mid-year Retreat with Signature Program
February 4 Public Safety and Justice Day
March 4 Health Care and Health Living Day
April 1 Environment Day
April 30 Graduation
Thank you for contacting us!
We have received your application for the Junior Leadership Program Class of 2025. You will be notified in writing of the Selection Committee's decision by May 9, 2024.
*Don't forget to upload your reference letter and school approval form by their respective deadlines!*
Thank you!