2019 Junior Leadership Institute (LEADS) (Grades 7-9, rising> UT Non-Credit Programs is offering a Junior Leadership Institute Program called LEADS for youth in the summer. What is LEADS? The acronym is a program that supports leadership, education, arts and culture, discovery, and service.

LEADS Mission: To get an early start in becoming an active leader of our community through history, community, education, innovation, and the arts. Learn value in community service and involvement as we explore and connect with our community.

Each day we’ll explore a specific theme within LEADS, and you’ll travel in Knoxville and the surrounding communities to learn the various aspects of leadership. Each morning we’ll start off with breakfast and a speaker from the community to share something about that day’s theme. Then we’ll set off to historic sites, tour local businesses, visit area museums, meet community leaders, and even spend time at an area nonprofit and participate in a service project. Lunch will be provided each day.

We’ll end our week with a LEADS graduation and reception with parents.

UT Non-Credit provides scholarships to deserving students who meet certain criteria. The students will need recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors. Visit utkidsu.com or call 865-974-0150 for scholarship information.

Course # 19SUKU763
Fee: $349
Mon.-Fri., 6/24/2019-6/28/2019
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 5 classes
UT Conference Center, downtown Knoxville