YELL Youth Leadership Program

Young Emerging Leaders of Leflore

YELL (Young Emerging Leaders of Leflore) is a comprehensive year-long leadership program for area high school juniors beginning in August and continuing through April. Those chosen for the program are exposed to the community and have the opportunity to participate in workshops, seminars, and activities pertaining to leadership, team-building, conflict resolution, diversity, problem-solving, job skills, and more.

The program is FREE. Students must have a 2.5 GPA and must show an interest and willingness in being a leader in their school and in their community. Two recommendations are required for the program. To learn more about the YELL program, CLICK HERE.

Application

The YELL program begins in September. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2023. Students may contact their school guidance counselor for an application or CLICK HERE.

Completed applications should be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce:
P.O. Box 848
Greenwood, MS, 38935
Fax: (662) 453.8003

For additional information, call the Chamber at (662) 453-4152.

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