Wayne County seeks juniors for leadership course

Published Aug. 30, 2010

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Are you a high school junior with leadership potential? Do you want to
learn more about Wayne County? If you answered yes to both questions, the
2010-2011 Junior Leadership Wayne County Program is for you! Applications
are available at all high schools in the county and the Wayne County Chamber
of Commerce.

Participants will begin the program with a one-day orientation and then
spend six days throughout the year focusing on a variety of topics.
Participants will have an opportunity to visit places involving local
government, industry, healthcare, history, education, military, and
agri-business. The students will learn more about our multi-faceted
county. They will learn about career opportunities they may not have
considered.

Junior Leadership Wayne County is open to all juniors who attend public,
private, home school, or parochial schools located in Wayne County.
Applicants must have a solid "B" or above average and demonstrate leadership
in school and/or community activities. The application deadline is
September 20th. So hurry and pick up an application soon! For more
information call (919) 734-2241.