SELECTION CRITERIA
Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) of Madison County is committed to providing leadership development and training to a group of motivated students who represent a diversity of racial, ethnic and socio-economic groups in Madison County.
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Interested nominees should:
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Demonstrate their potential for developing leadership skills
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Participants must live in or work in Madison County.
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Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and notifications will be made to participants and families.
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Participants should exhibit interest in community service
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Commit to FULL PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE in all YLA programs. Participants who fail to attend more than two (2) sessions are at risk for not receiving their certificate of completion.
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Maintain satisfactory academic, attendance and citizenship records
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Tuition will be due upon acceptance in the program
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Each applicant must request an adult to complete the Student Recommendation Form, which is linked at the bottom of the application.
ATTENDANCE
Due to a limited number of positions in the class, a commitment to the program and full attendance at each activity is expected. Please complete the following application.