Our Purpose
In partnership with the Granville County Board of Commissioners and NC Cooperative Extension, the Granville County Youth Leadership Council (GCYLC) will provide meaningful opportunities for youth in our community to get involved at the highest level. The purpose of this leadership program is to ensure that youth in our community have a voice, but most importantly, that their voices are heard, recognized and valued.
Key Objectives
- Youth will be an active voice in the community and facilitate communication between young people and the community.
- Members will gain tangible leadership skills that will be beneficial to future endeavors and opportunities.
- Members will initiate programs and projects that are beneficial to Granville County youth and the community as a whole.
- Members will gain an understanding of civic leadership and community planning by serving on county boards.
- Youth will gain hands-on experience investing in their community and the advancement of it and youth voice.
Components
Youth-Led
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Leadership DevelopmentIn everything that members do from attending monthly meetings and serving on county boards to creating projects, they will be gaining substantial leadership skills which includes but isn't limited to, time management, public speaking, parliamentary procedure, decision-making, workforce training, critical thinking, etc. |