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Benefits for Youth Leadership

• Development of new leadership skills
• Recognition among peers
• Understanding of the local community and his/her place in it
• Realization of common ground despite diverse student backgrounds
• Increased self-esteem
• Personal contributions to community service

For the school

• Increased pool of student leaders
• Enhanced school climate
• Opportunities for community collaborations with student involvement
• Positive local media coverage

For the community

• Opportunities for participation of community volunteers, community leaders and business and civic organizations
• Partnership involvement with public, private and alternative high schools within the community
• Increased pool of informed, committed, young emerging leaders