Program Goals

• To build a foundation for the development of leadership skills.
• To provide opportunities to practice what is learned.
• To instill a life-long commitment to community service.
• To learn about the dynamics and workings of our community.

Benefits

• Expand knowledge of Clermont County needs, issues and resources.
• Meet local business and community leaders.
• Discover leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Interact with students from different geographical areas and diverse backgrounds.
• Develop and expand network of contacts.
• Improve project management and presentation skills.

Look to Clermont is a unique nine-month leadership program designed to educate and prepare our community’s future leaders. The program serves to inform, educate, influence and create new leaders from a diverse cross section of high school students in Clermont County. Students will participate in and explore group dynamics, public speaking, teambuilding, problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership concepts.

As part of the post secondary option in the State of Ohio, students can earn three quarter college credits from the University of Cincinnati Clermont College for successfully completing the course.

Program Schedule

Eligibility

Class members must be high school juniors or seniors, reside in Clermont County and have:

• high standards of personal quality and integrity
• sincere willingness to serve the community
• participation in school and community activities
• 3.0 or higher GPA
• parental permission and support
• PSEO eligible class load

Student nominations are due from the schools no later than March 15.