YOUTH PROGRAM APPLICATION
Leadership SBM’s Youth Leadership program shapes the future of our region challenging high school sophomores and juniors to become servant leaders in their families, schools, and community.
During this 10-month program, young people embark on a leadership journey connecting with themselves and their unique talents, exploring our community, and shaping the future through servant leadership.
Program Highlights
- 10-month community immersion program with each program day focusing on a theme of importance to our community
- Full day team building retreat
- Monthly program days from 8:30-3:15
- Community as Classroom: program days held in locations across St. Joseph County
- 40-45 cohort members from all area high schools
- Learn about topics such as community history, the arts, mental and community health, our local environment and much more
- Complete a community improvement project in small groups
- Meet students from area high schools and home schools
| 2023 | |
| Sunday, Sep. 24 | Orientation (3:30-4:30pm) |
| Sunday, Oct. 1 | Opening Retreat (12:30pm-6:30pm) |
| Thursday, Oct. 5 | Arts in Our Community |
| Thursday, Nov. 9 | Servant Leadership & Community Plunge |
| Thursday, Dec. 7 | Challenge Leadership/Ted Wiese Training |
| 2024 | |
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Sunday, Jan 14
Thursday, Jan 25
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Project Reveal Day
Project Planning & Leadership Skills
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| Thursday, Feb. 8 | EnvironMental Health |
| Thursday, Mar. 7 | Local Government & Civil Discourse |
| Thursday, Apr. 11 | Project Presentations |
| Thursday, May 2 |
Commencement Celebration |
Application Process
Students who are rising sophomores and juniors may be nominated to apply to the Youth Leadership program. All nominated students will be notified and invited to submit an application. Students may also apply directly using the application on this website. All students who apply will be invited to an in-person interview in June or early July.
Please, take your time when filling out the application. The answers to these questions will help determine your acceptance into the Youth Leadership program.
Applications Due June 30th!
Students chosen as program participants will be notified in August.
If you would like to nominate a student or for more information, contact Kyle Erwin, Director of Programs, [email protected] or call 574-314-9090.
Tuition
Tuition for Youth Leadership is on a sliding scale based on family income.
Additional aid is available when necessary. No accepted student will be turned away for inability to pay, and we will work with you find a payment plan that works for each family situation.
$1,500…………………………………..…………$100,000+
$1,200…………………………………..…………$80,000-99,999
$750……………………………………..…………$50,000-79,999
$450……………………………………..…………$30,000-49,999
$100…………………………………..…………under $30,000