INFORMATION FOR 2014-2015 JUNIOR LEADERSHIP LENOIR APPLICANTS
Eligibility
Junior Leadership Lenoir is open to all Juniors who attend public, private, or parochial schools located in
Lenoir County. Interested students should:
Have a solid “B” or above average.
Possess positive social skills.
Be involved in school and/or community activities.
Have a desire to learn more about Lenoir County.
Be willing to commit to 100% participation.
Have good moral character.
Complete application with two references and interview.
*Young Professionals of Lenoir County and Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce reserve the right to dismiss a student
during tenure of the Junior Leadership Lenoir Program if we so deem it necessary.
Requirements
Junior Leadership Lenoir will meet for nine full-day sessions, from September through May. Participation
in all events along with completion of community service hours is required. In order to fulfill
requirements for graduation, students can miss no more than one program day. (This does not include
orientation which is required.) Students must make appropriate arrangements with teachers for any
missed work. The graduation ceremony is held during the month of May. Parents are invited to attend the
graduation event.
Application Checklist
it in person to:
Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Junior Leadership Lenoir
301 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
OR to your high school guidance counselor.
rence form to a teacher, counselor or administrator from your school.
All applications will remain confidential. Junior Leadership Lenoir does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin or disabilities.
Program Dates for 2014-2015
(All dates are subject to change).
September 8th—Applications due by 5pm
September 15th—Panel interviews for selected applicants
September 19th—Orientation
October 15th—Local Government
October 18th—Coats 4 Kids kick-off event
November 12th—Agriculture
December 10th—Explore Lenoir
January 14th—Medical
February 18th—Media
March 18th—Downtown Development
March 28th—Run for the River
April 1st—Easter Egg Hunt
April 15—Education
May 1-3—BBQ Festival
May 13th—Make up day
May 18th—Reflection Day
May 21st—Graduation