Emerging Leaders Program

Emerging Leaders Program 

2024-2025 APPLICATION NOW OPEN 

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.

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                                   Community Service
Recognizing Your Strengths                    Government & Judicial
Working with a Team                                 Valuing Community Diversity
Professional Development                      Health & Wellness
Financial Literacy                                       Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurism
Mock Interviews                                          Public Safety & Justice
Resume Building & LinkedIn                   Graduation

2023-2024 Class Co-Chairs:

Sheena Phillp-Buzbee – State Farm Insurance
Julie Johnson – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

2023-2024 Class Steering Committee:

Ted Basco - Visit Roswell
Jamie Bendall - The Punchline Comedy Club
Erin Carper -  Carper Wealth Management
Bill Godshall - Frazier & Deeter
Tamara Kinmon - Chattahoochee Nature Center
Chris Miller – Law Offices of Miller & Chaet