Title
Leadership Pikes Peak Leading Edge Program
Presenter:
Hillary Reed, Executive Director
Leadership Pikes Peak
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Summary:
Leadership Pikes Peak 2018 Program Report
Previous Council Action:
Each year staff from the Leadership Pikes Peak and participating students provide a report on the previous year.
Background:
Leading Edge is our comprehensive community leadership program developed specifically for high school teens (current sophomores and juniors). We at LPP believe that civic engagement and leadership are skills that should be developed early in life through self-discovery and hands-on experiences. Leading Edge students gain an understanding of themselves, their communities, and their city through networking interactions with community leaders, exploration of local agencies and organizations, and leadership skill development curriculum. Students will graduate the program as engaged and involved citizens who are working to make a difference in our community.
A typical Leading Edge summer consists of a total of 11 session days, focusing on leadership of the self, community, and city. Each session will have a focus on a key civic engagement topic within our community and will explore these topics on a deep experiential level. The program kicks off with a three-day intensive to begin developing team building, self-understanding, communication skills, and the start of our community exploration. The following week consists of another three-day intensive diving deeper into the Colorado Springs community. Sessions will then continue Wednesdays on a weekly basis through the end of the summer, concluding with a Project Presentation and Graduation Day.
In addition to class sessions, students will work in groups on community service projects throughout the summer. These projects are proposed by local non-profit agencies and are specifically designed to make an impact and meaningful difference to the project organization and the community. Students will work with their groups on their own time along with an organization liaison and an adult project mentor. Students will present their final projects at the Project Presentation and Graduation Day to community leaders, family, and friends.
Financial Implications:
The City of Colorado Springs provides financial support for the program each year.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
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