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College and Career Center
Laurie Kobick , Career Center Specialist, Tel: 703-750-8377

The College and Career Center will be moving to Room 243 in early February 2013

 

Leadership Opportunities

For more details, contact or application information, visit the College Career Center and search the leadership opportunities cabinet or database. Additional opportunities are also available in the summer and volunteer programs cabinets. Remember to look at the binder of student comments about their summer opportunity experiences. We encourage our student to stop by regularly and see what's available. We also invite parents to call (703) 750-8377 and make an appointment.

Click on 'Name of School/Company', 'Program Type', 'Eligibility - by Grade', 'Geographic Location', or 'Cost/Free/Stipend?' to sort the table below by that column. Click on the specific School/Company name to go to that program's website.

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Name of School/Company, Program Program Type Eligibility - by Grade Geographic Location Cost/Free/Stipend? Comments
Congressional Youth Leadership Council

Global Youth Leadership Conference   		    US and Abroad   Cost   $2,825   10-12 day program to build leadrship skills in a global context. Locations include US, China and Europe. Scholarships available, deadline 12/28/12. Dates and costs vary by program.
FCPS School Board

School Board Leadership Development Program   		  Sophomores and Juniors Only   Greater DC Metro Area   Free     Application to be given to Principal; Principal must deliver to the School Board by Nov 16, 2012.. Program to gain a better understanding of how the school system is governed. 12 high school students within Fairfax County selected from Principal nominees. Dec - May commitment.
Ireland & Associates, Inc.

Passport to Leadership   		      Cost   $1,500   This program is meant to be purchased by the school and presented in-house as an assembly and workshops.
Americans for Informed Democracy

Global Scholar Prep   		Academic Courses   Rising 11th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Cost   $1,140   This is an intensive 2-week academic enrichment program that offers rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to sharpen their understanding of the role of the U.S. in international affairs, and leadership skills. Fees increase after 3/15/13
Congressional Youth Leadership Council

National Young Leaders State Conference   		Academic Courses   Rising 10th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Cost   $2,445   Add'l session: 07/28/13-08/05/13 Nominations by an educator, mentor or other community leader. "The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today"
Mount Holyoke College

Take the Lead   		Academic Courses   Rising 11th   Other U.S. States   Free     Weekend leadreship seminar in October. $75 registration fee necessary to cover administrative costs. Applicants must be nominated by April 10, and application and recommendation due by May 15, 2009 for fall 2009 session.
Norwich University

Leadership Challenge Weekend   		Academic Courses   Rising 10th & Up   Other U.S. States   Cost   $50   Apply only if interested in attending a Federal Academy, military college and/or applying for a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship. Youth Leadership Conference held on March 26-28, 2010, application deadline March 12. One add'l challenge weeked session April 16-18, 2010.
Congressional Youth Leadership Council

National Young Leaders Conference   		Camp   Rising 10th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Cost   $2,445   Add'l session: 07/28/13 - 08/05/13. Theme for 2013: "The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today". Through hands-on experiences, students develop important leadership skills by learning to evaluate critical information, form and advocate positions and make decisions. Scholarship deadline: 2/22/13. Application by educator nomination.
UF Young Entrepreneurs

UF Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership & Sustainability Summer Program- YELS   		Camp   Rising 11th & Up   Other U.S. States   Cost   $6000   Five week program at the University of Florida where participants will take 2 college-level courses, Exploring Entrepreneurship; and Social Problems & Solutions, and also complete 80+ hours of community service. In the past, at least 25% of students have received full or partial scholarships.
The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association

Hamilton Leaders Academy   		Internship or Research   11th   Other U.S. States/Outside US   Free     Hamilton Leaders Academy is a fully-paid 4-year leadership program that includes week-long summer training in Seattle and in Guatemala. Students apply for the yearly Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award, a $500 or $250 cash scholarship. Top winners are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy. See website for application and further details.
George Mason University

Washington Journalism and Media Conference   		Other   Rising 11th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Cost   $1,925   The conference will educate and inspire young leaders, providing an accurate understanding of careers in journalism. Program will focus on key issues including: issues related to the First Amendment, privacy, and security; the relationship between old and new media; the challenge of accuracy in a 24/7 news cycle and the rapidly changing economics of the field. Each school may nominate up to 3 students. Students who have not received a nomination may apply for a select number of spots by filling out the Self Nomination form.
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens

Annual George Washington Student Leadership Program   		Other   Rising 11th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Free     This program is for students with leadership capacity (limit 4 per school). It will explore how Washington's legacy of character and civic responsibility remain relevant in our modern world. Teacher sponsor must be contact person with Mt Vernon and must attend with student(s). (will receive a stipend of $100). Sponsors are to send their reservations to education@mountvernon.org by 2/22/12. Please include "Student Leadership Program" in subject line, and include your name, phone number, school name & address, and name(s) of student(s).
LeadAmerica

Presidential Inaugural Leadership Summit   		Other   Rising 9th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Cost   2,725   Held every four years. 2012: 5-day conference, attend Inauguration, participate in workshops focused on Science & Technology, National Security, and International Relations. Also personalized leadership plan development. Colin Powell, keynote speaker
Leadership Greater Washington

Youth Leadership Greater Washington   		Other   10th & 11th   Greater DC Metro Area   Free     The program provides training and experience to aspriing leaders. Students meet once a month on Friday for six months. $35 application fee - the 1,750 cost is covered by program investors. Recommendations required. Apply online: www.lgwdc.org
National Student Leadership Conference

  		Other   Rising 10th & Up   varies   Cost   $1,995   6-11 days. Scholarships available. Application is by nomination by a counselor or teacher. develop essential leadership skills, through venue of career exploration. opportunity to experience life on a college campus;
The Ammerman Family/Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens

George Washington Student Leadership Program   		Other     Greater DC Metro Area   Free     Event takes place in the evening. Dinner, a tour of Mount Vernon, and featured speakers for students and teacher sponsors.
U.S. Department of State / BoldLeaders

American Youth Leadership Program with Uganda   		Other     Other U.S. States   Cost   $350   3 week (appx) stay in Uganda in July and August 2013. Participants will take part in workshops, live with local families, experience life with Ugandan teenagers, as well as meet grassroots activists and community organizers. Fee includes $350 program cost, plus immunization cost ($125 - $300). All transportation, lodging, meal, visa and site costs, cultural activities are paid by BoldLeaders and The U.S. Department of State.
West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference

West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference   		Other   Rising 11th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Free     The event is a day-long conference, held at George Mason University. It will address current issues in ethics, integrity, and leadership. Up to four current juniors may attend, along with one faculty member. Students must be nominated by TJHSST - see Laurie Kobick, College and Career Center. Delegates should be leaders and role models in the school.
U. S. House of Representatives

Page Program   		Paid Job   Rising 11th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Salary   $20,181   While serving the House, Pages live in Washington D.C., at the Page Residence Hall, a few blocks away from the Capitol. During the academic year, Pages attend classes at the House Page School. Pages must be sponsored by a Member of Congress and be at least sixteen years old on the date they begin their term. All communication regarding the Page program must be made through the applicant's sponsoring Member. See website for more information.
Youth Leadership Foundation

Youth Leadership Foundation   		Service Opportunity   Rising 11th & Up   Greater DC Metro Area   Free     Request TJ Junior & Senior Boys to mentor 3rd-6th grade at-risk minority boys on Saturday mornings.