2021-2022 Program Calendar
March 31 - Deadline to submit applications
August 12: Mandatory Opening Retreat
Session Focus: Teambuilding, Personality Assessment, Leadership Development and Etiquette
**Monthly sessions will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted
September 17: Health Care & Healthy Living Day
Session Focus: Exposing students to the large health care industry in our county, the impact of the industry on our county and career opportunities in addition to being reminded of the importance of healthy living.
October 29: History & Art Day
Session Focus: Students will be given a glimpse of our past by visiting either Lake City and Community Museum Society or the new Florence County Museum while also learning how Florence County arts serve as a catalyst for community cohesiveness, educational advancement and economic growth.
November 19: Business & Industry Day
Session Focus: Students will visit top Florence County industries and receive an overview of the economic profile and business climate for Florence County along with careers needed. A special visit to downtown Florence will be incorporated so that they students have an understanding of what revitalization means.
December 20: Social Issues and Community Service Day
Session Focus: Overview of social issues affecting Florence County citizens. Students will hear from community service organizations that work to address these concerns. Participants will determine their Community Service Project at the conclusion of this session.
January 28: Agribusiness Day
Session Focus: Students will attend the SC Agribiz Expo at the Florence Civic Center where they will learn more about agriculture and agribusiness’s economic impact. Students will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and learn more about the many career opportunities available.
February 17: Local Government Day
Session Focus: Students will have the opportunity to meet county leaders and develop an understanding of all the different agencies and divisions that make up Florence County Government.
March 8: Government Day*
Session Focus: Students will travel to Columbia where they will have an opportunity to meet and network with county and state leaders, while learning more about the structure of government at all levels.
*This session will run longer than normal. Date and time will be announced when the legislative calendar is released.
April 6: Education Day
Session Focus: Students will learn the importance of FMU and Florence-Darlington Tech to our county and they will also have an opportunity to see how degrees from these institutions are making positive impacts. Students will have the opportunity to interact with FMU Student Leaders during a home FMU baseball game.
April/May: Graduation
Graduation will take place in the evening at Francis Marion University’s Lee Nursing Building with a reception to follow. The families of our graduates along with our sponsors and advisory board members are all invited.
August 12: Mandatory Opening Retreat
Session Focus: Teambuilding, Personality Assessment, Leadership Development and Etiquette
**Monthly sessions will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted
September 17: Health Care & Healthy Living Day
Session Focus: Exposing students to the large health care industry in our county, the impact of the industry on our county and career opportunities in addition to being reminded of the importance of healthy living.
October 29: History & Art Day
Session Focus: Students will be given a glimpse of our past by visiting either Lake City and Community Museum Society or the new Florence County Museum while also learning how Florence County arts serve as a catalyst for community cohesiveness, educational advancement and economic growth.
November 19: Business & Industry Day
Session Focus: Students will visit top Florence County industries and receive an overview of the economic profile and business climate for Florence County along with careers needed. A special visit to downtown Florence will be incorporated so that they students have an understanding of what revitalization means.
December 20: Social Issues and Community Service Day
Session Focus: Overview of social issues affecting Florence County citizens. Students will hear from community service organizations that work to address these concerns. Participants will determine their Community Service Project at the conclusion of this session.
January 28: Agribusiness Day
Session Focus: Students will attend the SC Agribiz Expo at the Florence Civic Center where they will learn more about agriculture and agribusiness’s economic impact. Students will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and learn more about the many career opportunities available.
February 17: Local Government Day
Session Focus: Students will have the opportunity to meet county leaders and develop an understanding of all the different agencies and divisions that make up Florence County Government.
March 8: Government Day*
Session Focus: Students will travel to Columbia where they will have an opportunity to meet and network with county and state leaders, while learning more about the structure of government at all levels.
*This session will run longer than normal. Date and time will be announced when the legislative calendar is released.
April 6: Education Day
Session Focus: Students will learn the importance of FMU and Florence-Darlington Tech to our county and they will also have an opportunity to see how degrees from these institutions are making positive impacts. Students will have the opportunity to interact with FMU Student Leaders during a home FMU baseball game.
April/May: Graduation
Graduation will take place in the evening at Francis Marion University’s Lee Nursing Building with a reception to follow. The families of our graduates along with our sponsors and advisory board members are all invited.
