JLC Acceptance & Tuition Payment

The program consists of an orientation/opening retreat, six day-long sessions from October through April (excluding January), a weekend community service project, and a breakfast graduation ceremony held in either April or May. Students will work with community and business leaders during the six-day-long sessions. Each monthly session will have a different topic and will start promptly at 8:00 am and end at 2:30 pm. 

Student Requirements:

Attendance- JLC meets monthly in October, November, December, February, March, and April. Attending all sessions, including orientation and the weekend community service event, is mandatory and a requirement to graduate.

Participation and Engagement – It is important to offer our respect to our community leaders and hosts by actively participating during each session. Not only does it help you learn, but it provides an opportunity to network and engage with other students and leaders who could turn into future employers.

Advocate – JLC exists because of your predecessors and school counselors. Assist them by talking to your underclassmen and your fellow classmates is a way to build comradery, kinship, and to grow the program for future years. Graduates of the program will become members of our JLC Alumni Network.

Dress Code – Presenting yourself in business casual attire is required. Jeans, t-shirts, tank tops, dresses shorter than fingertip length, cut-off slacks, and shorts are all considered unacceptable attire.

Session Dates & Topics

Orientation/Opening Retreat: Sunday, August 25 - 11:30 am - 5:00 pm - Diakon Youth Services, Boiling Springs

Leadership: October 2, 2024 - 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Communication: November 6, 2024 - 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Community Service: December 4, 2024

Gov’t/Econ Development: February 5, 2025

Problem-Solving: March 5, 2025

Putting the Pieces Together: April 2, 2025

Make-up Class (if needed):  May 1, 2025

Community Service Project: Details TBD

Graduation: April/May 2025 -  8:00 – 9:00 am

Student Acknowledgment:

I have read the Junior Leadership Cumberland guidelines and understand the commitment I am making.  I agree to adhere to the standards of the program and will make JLC a priority when faced with conflicting commitments.  By signing this agreement, I am accepting my position in the Junior Leadership Cumberland Class of 2025.

Parental Acknowledgement:

I have read the Junior Leadership Cumberland guidelines and understand my child’s commitment.  I will support my child in adhering to the standards of the program and will make JLC a priority when faced with conflicting commitments.  By signing this agreement, I am acknowledging my child’s position in the Junior Leadership Cumberland Class of 2025.

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Tuition Fee and Payment:

Final acceptance in the program is dependent on the $200 tuition fee. Fees and your electronically signed acknowledgment are due by August 2, 2024.

The tuition fee covers only a portion of the program cost. The remaining expenses are covered by contributions from individuals, local businesses, and service organizations. The value of the program is $500.

Tuition checks may be mailed to: Leadership Cumberland, 801 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013

To pay online, check the tuition box below.