Youth Leadership Knoxville is a 10 month program for high school juniors in Knox County. YLK gives area high school students a chance to enhance their knowledge of Knoxville, develop leadership skills, create new friendships and better understanding of self, interact with various community leaders, visit businesses and experience community while learning the pillars of servant leadership. Tuition for the program is $150.
All participants must enroll in HUM 2100: Leadership Development at Pellissippi State Community College. The course will allow for a more formal exploration of leadership and the opportunity to earn college credit. There is no additional cost associated with the course.
The YLK Selection Committee selects approximately 50 students representing all Knox County High Schools including public, private and homeschool students. In order to be selected the following documentation must be completed and submitted by the deadline.
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Orientation (with Parents) | 6–8:00 |
| M-F, July 10-14 | Summer Camp Sessions | 9 a.m. -1 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 5 | Community Service Project | 7 a.m. -1 p.m. |
| Monday, August 21 | Class Session | 5:00 – 8:00 |
| Monday, September 25 | Class Session | 5:00 – 8:00 |
| Monday, October 23 | Class Session | 5:00 –8:00 |
| Monday, November 13 | Class Session | 5:00– 8:00 |
| Monday, December 4 | Class Session | 5:00– 8:00 |
| Monday, January 22, 2024 | Class Session | 5:00 – 8:00 |
| Monday, February 26 | Class Session | 5:00-8:00 |
| Monday, March 25 | Class Session | 5:00 – 8:00 |
| Sunday, April 21 | Closing Celebration/Graduation | 2:00–4:30 p.m. |
Session dates and times are subject to change. Attendance at Summer Camp on Monday, July 10 is mandatory, and students must attend 4 of the 5 summer sessions. Students must be present for 7 of the 9 non-summer camp sessions in order to graduate. If the student is unavailable to attend the Orientation, a parent/guardian or adult family representative must attend.
Youth Leadership Knoxville consists of the following: a five day summer camp in July which requires attendance of at least four of the five sessions. The first day is mandatory and if missed, a student cannot continue in the program. In addition, three hour monthly sessions of are held from September to March, with a closing celebration in April.
Tuition is $150 per student. Scholarship assistance and payment plans are available.
Applications are accepted through April 1. Please make sure you have provided your Educator and Community references with ample time to complete their portion of your application.
Click on Application Process in the menu above to apply for YLK.
Mission: to inspire and encourage high school students to have a positive impact on the Knoxville area.
Youth Leadership is a program of Leadership Knoxville and began its first class in the summer of 2014.
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