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Overview
The Youth Leadership Council provides Hillsborough County high school students grades 9-12 an opportunity to participate in civic, leadership, and community service programs to help develop leadership ability and instill a commitment of community service and life-long civic responsibility.
Deadline for 2024 - 2025 completed application: September 1, 2024
Eligibility
- Current students in grades 9-12 attending any Hillsborough County High School
Benefits
- Learn through the core programs:
- Open Forums with County Commissioners - learn key objectives of the Hillsborough County Commission
- Leadership 101 - learn skills for college and career success such as public speaking, resume writing, business etiquette, and interview skills
- Community Service - as a group, members will select volunteer opportunities within the community
- Get the opportunity to:
- Serve as ambassadors at various functions
- Attend local and state meetings
- Represent the organization at local, state, and national conferences
Things To Consider
Applicant Requirements
- You must:
- Have the desire to learn how County government works
- Commit to one year of service on the Hillsborough County Youth Leadership Council
- Have a strong desire to make Hillsborough County a better place for all residents
- Want to serve as an advocate for peers in the community by voicing their ideas and concerns
- References:
- You must submit two references
- Community leaders, advisors, school faculty or principals, organization leaders, coaches or club sponsors are acceptable references
- References may not be related to you
- Recommendation letters are acceptable in lieu of reference form
Advisory Board
- You will act in an advisory capacity to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
- You will research and discuss youth issues with County Commissioners in an open forum
- The Council will act as an advocacy body for county high school students by highlighting their concerns and promoting action items to effect change
How To
- Fill out the application
- Submit it online
- Download and print out paper form (form is not fillable - will need to fill out by hand)
- Pick one up in the guidance office at participating schools
- Have your parent or guardian sign the application
- Submit two references, which can include:
- Community leaders
- Advisors
- School faculty or principals
- Organization leaders
- Coaches or club sponsors
- No relatives
- Submit references and applications no later than September 1, 2023
- Send in downloaded /paper applications and references by:
Scanning and emailing
OR
Mailing to:
HCYLC Application
Attn: Christopher Hayes
15510 Hooting Owls Place
Tampa, FL 33624
What's Next
- An appointed advisory committee of students and adults will:
- Review the applications
- Conduct interviews
- Make recommendations for acceptance into the program