Emerging Leaders Program

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2025-2026 Program Schedule

*Class Day typically runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm, with a few exceptions
*Dates are subject to change based on FCS Calendar

 

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Orientation: 

August 21, 2025
6:00 - 7:30pm

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Class Dates: 

8:30am - 3:00pm

September 6, 2025
October 4, 2025
November 4, 2025
January 5, 2026
February 17, 2026
March 16, 2026

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Graduation:

March 25, 2026
6:00 - 7:30pm


What is the Emerging Leaders Program?

 

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The Program

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) offers a unique opportunity for sophomores and juniors from North Fulton high schools who wish to develop leadership skills, identify and address community issues and interact with local leaders, such as city mayors and start-up owners. This is accomplished through a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, site visits, outside activities, community service, and networking opportunities.

The Purpose

To provide skills and knowledge to develop good citizens and effective leaders for the future of our communities.

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Teens in a group with shopping carriages full of food - an Emerging Leaders project

Outside "Learning to Lead" Activities

Outside of program class days, students will be expected to complete 5 activities from a list of 10. These activities correspond with class day themes and serve to build upon what they are learning throughout the course of the program. These activities are carefully crafted to develop life lessons for the students.

Curriculum

  • Leadership Training
  • Recognizing Your Strengths
  • Working with a Team
  • Professional Development
  • Financial Literacy
  • Mock Interviews
  • Resume Building & LinkedIn
  • Community Service
  • Government & Judicial
  • Valuing Community Diversity
  • Health & Wellness
  • Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurism
  • Public Safety & Justice
  • Graduation
Group of young teens from Emerging Leaders

ELP Leadership

 

2024-2025 Class Chair:

Tamara Kinmon - Chattahoochee Nature Center

2024-2025 Class Steering Committee:

Jamie Bendall - The Punchline Comedy Club
Erin Carper -  Carper Wealth Management
Kevin Drucker - Home2Suites Roswell
Bill Godshall - City of Roswell
Ben Huard - GO Agency
Julie Johnson – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Chris Miller – Law Offices of Miller & Chaet
Sheena Phillp-Buzbee – State Farm Insurance

Contact

For more information, contact Christy Hulsey (chulsey@gnfcc.com | 678-397-0571)