applicant letter
Dear Applicant:
Congratulations on your decision to apply for the prestigious 2024-2025 Junior Leadership Florence County Program! A maximum of 30 current high school freshman and sophomores from across Florence County will be selected to participate in this ten-month program during their sophomore or junior year.
Before beginning the application, please read the following information carefully and make sure that you do not have any conflicts. All applicants should confirm with a parent/guardian and school official before applying. The cost of the program is a $75 commitment fee. If selected, the $75 fee will be due by June 30.
Eligibility:
• Students must be classified as high school sophomores or juniors during the 2024-2025 school year.
• The program is open to public, private and home schooled students who live and/or attend school in Florence County.
• Students must be in good academic standing with their school and must have a written endorsement from their high school principal or guidance counselor as well as support of their parent/guardian.
Student Commitments:
• Both students and parents must review orientation information and sign a memorandum of understanding.
• Attend the mandatory opening retreat in July. (We are waiting on the new school calendars to come out prior to setting the opening retreat date. Historically, the opening retreat has been held either the Monday-Tuesday the week before school starts.)
• Only 1 excused absence will be allowed during the program monthly sessions. In order to graduate, all participants must attend at least 8 out of the 9 monthly sessions that are held on a weekday normally from 9-3.
• Students are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct during each session/activity/event.
• Each member must complete a minimum of 4 community service hours during the program year and report to the program coordinator. (This will require time outside of the scheduled JLFC program dates.)
• Applicants must have transportation to and from sessions noting that sessions will take place across the county.
Application Requirements:
• Fill out the ONLINE application submittted by 11:59 pm on March 30th.
Selection Process:
• All applications will be reviewed by professionals from out of the Florence County area and the highest scoring written applicants will be asked to attend a 3-person interview. Members of the JLFC Advisory Board and local business leaders will serve as the interview panelists.
• JLFC is committed to cultural and economic diversity and considers all students who have demonstrated
leadership skills and talents.
• All applicants will be notified of the status of their application no later than April 15th.
First Round - Application Screening (Not all applicants will receive an interview)
Second Round - Invitation for In-person Interview
Third Round - Notified of Interview Decision
Good luck with your application, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at 843-687-8644 or email [email protected].
Warmest regards,
Freddricka L. Pressley
Florence County 4-H Youth Development Agent
2024-2025 Application
Our application format has moved to being fully ONLINE. Please click the button below to complete your application.
All applications must be submitted in by 11:59 pm on March 30, 2024.
All applications must be submitted in by 11:59 pm on March 30, 2024.