Application Information

The Leadership Johnson County Youth Leadership Academy is a five-month program designed to bring together a select group of Johnson County High School students to learn more about their community and practice leadership skills in a fun learning environment. Each program day is designed to foster an opportunity for increased self-awareness, a better understanding of the local community and an opportunity to meet and network with peers from across Johnson County.

• Network with community leaders and peers.
• Practice project management skills through a community project of their own design.
• Participate in the True Colors personality assessment and have an opportunity to participate in MBTI.
• Learn more about Johnson County's history and current county government.
• Upon completion of the program, students will earn 1 college credit at Franklin College.

Program Requirements

• Attend an opening retreat in late July.
• Attend 4 regularly scheduled class dates throughout the year.
• Attend and present at the graduation celebration.
• Complete a community service project.

Program Dates/ 2023-2024 Calendar

• Saturday, July 29, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 12, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 14, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, January 14, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 20, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Eligibility Information

All applications must be submitted prior to March 12, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered for admission to our program. Applicants must be a sophomore or junior at the time of application completion.

Applicants must live in Johnson County or attend a school in Johnson County to be eligible for the Youth Leadership Academy program.

Applications MUST be typed and submitted online. Hand-written applications will not be accepted.