Participants in Leadership Hazleton come from every walk of life and they represent different professions, interests, backgrounds, and talents. However, they DO have one thing in common and that is that they want to see the Greater Hazleton Area become the best it can be in which to live, work and play.

Junior Leadership Hazleton

Junior Leadership Hazleton is a leadership development and a community awareness program for high school juniors. It was established by Leadership Hazleton and school representatives in 1988. It is guided by a Junior Leadership Coordinator and Committee and the Leadership Hazleton Board of Directors. Students apply for the program in the spring of their sophomore year.

Junior Leadership offers students the opportunity to work with adult leaders in their community through seven day long seminars. The seven sessions each have a different focus and topics will vary from year to year. Sessions generally take place 8:30 AM-2:00 PM, once a month August through February; a final schedule is provided once the class members are chosen. Students plan and implement three community service projects that take place during the year. Selected graduates are invited to return and assist at the following year’s Junior Leadership Hazleton program.

The in-depth curriculum acquaints participants with community needs, opportunities, challenges, and resources. It will give them the opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and teambuilding skills. It provides them with the opportunity to interact with students from other high schools and community leaders and decision makers.

Program Objectives

• Encourage students to recognize and develop the skills needed for leadership potential
• Provide opportunities for a diverse group of students to interact with each other and with community leaders and decision makers
• Acquaint students with community needs, resources, and other aspects of life in the Greater Hazleton Area

Eligibility

Students from Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, Hazleton Area Career Center, Immanuel Christian School, Marian High School (Greater Hazleton Area Residents Only), MMI Preparatory School, and Weatherly Area High School who will be juniors in the fall of the next school year are eligible to apply.