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Youth Leadership 

program overview

Youth Leadership, a program of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, is an exciting and educational experience for rising high school juniors.  Students learn about the diversity and complexities of the community accomplished through participation in a nine-month, structured experiential program that meets once a month during school hours.

Applications are open for the Class of 2022.  Students are encouraged to review their course load when deciding to apply for the Youth Leadership program as acceptance into the class means that attendance is mandatory. ​

class of 2022

Applications for Class of 2022 are now open!  Click below to apply.  Please contact Alyssa Barnsley if you have any questions.

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Students are encouraged to review their course load when deciding to apply for the Youth Leadership program as acceptance into the class means that attendance is mandatory
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class of 2021

Our Youth Leadership Class of 2021 are hard at work finishing their program.  We are so excited to see them graduate!

cLASS OF 2019

Kelsey Blanchard, Riverview High School
Kevin Brock, Sarasota Christian School
Leah Crowley, Sarasota Christian School
Luca Dominguez, Cardinal Mooney High School
Lindsay Farb, Pine View High School
Edward Hamburger, Cardinal Mooney High School
Max Henderson, Cardinal Mooney ​High School
Alina Jeglie, Sarasota Christian School
Joe Kelley, Sarasota Christian School
Meredith Mason, Sarasota High​ School
Jaela Nixon, Sarasota Military​ ​High School
Quinn Nowadly, Cardinal Mooney High School
Mary Petersen, Pine View ​High School
Sam Reisky, Riverview ​High School
Kolten Rickwa, Sarasota High​ School
Andrea Seedorf, Cardinal Mooney High School
Amanda Snyder, Riverview High School
Reed Spahn, Pine View High School
Santiago Stone, Cardinal Mooney High School
Nicholas Swensk, Sarasota Military High School
Sara Vigne, Riverview High School

program objectives:

  • Identify rising high school juniors who are leaders or have demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Give young people the knowledge, tools and contacts to create successful leaders.
  • Instill and nurture a sense of social responsibility in our youth.
  • Offer a forum for young leaders to express their needs, goals and opinions.
  • Explore the diverse facets of Sarasota's social, government and business environments.
  • Provide participants a chance to serve their community.
  • Present young leaders with a rewarding and fun experience while exploring career options in the Sarasota area.
  • This program is about the youths learning about their county and community in hopes that they stay in Sarasota and consider it as their future home.

Photos of youth leadership class


Testimonials:

The Sarasota Youth Leadership program was one of the best experiences of my life and I really appreciate the opportunity. It helped me find what I like to do so I could pursue that interest which is a difficult thing that I am realizing even some of my college friends struggle with. 

- Jake L., Class of 2015
Youth Leadership gives you the inside look into what makes Sarasota great. I got to see the inner workings of so many Sarasota organizations that I otherwise would never have been able to see.

​- Olivia Liang, Class of 2016
Youth Leadership has equipped me with the necessary skills to walk confidently in any environment. I believe that this program has taught me to be confident and appreciate the multiple different aspects of society, and how all professions and walks of life band together to make a successful community.

- Mark-Elliot Finley, Class of 2017

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Leadership Sarasota County
Sarasota Young Professionals Group
​CareerEdge Funders Collaborative 
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