The Youth Leadership Weekend began in 2005 and involved 21 high school juniors from Croatan High School, East Carteret High School, Havelock High School, Jones Senior High School and West Carteret High School. The purpose of the event is to provide leadership training for local young people. The weekend included leadership training, exposure to cooperatives and positive impact sessions.

Selection of students was left up to the local schools (either through the counselors' offices or through the junior class teachers) with the possibility of six students from each school. Students were not necessarily from cooperative families.

Speakers included General Tom Braatan, USMC Ret. speaking on teamwork and leadership, former Harlem Legends, Dexter Williams, local historian Rodney Kemp and others. The students also participated in a Challenge Course designed by counselors at the Trinity Center.

At the end of the weekend, the students were encouraged to write an essay about their experiences during the weekend. A selection committee judged the entries and the winner received a $500 scholarship to be given once the student is enrolled in college.

With three years under our belts, we continue to fine tune and plan even better Youth Leadership Weekend events. The dates for the 2008 session will be February 8th, 9th & 10th.

 Call 1-800-682-2217 or 252-727-2251 or e-mail at: billw@ccemc.com for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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