Introduction to Leadership, CANDLE Rockland
Understanding the Justice System Part 1: Clarkstown Police
Understanding the Justice System Part 2: Clarkstown Court
Leadership in County Government, Rockland County Youth Bureau
Public Speaking, Rockland Community College
Class of 2023-2024 Graduation
Teen Leadership Rockland
What is Teen Leadership Rockland?
Teen Leadership Rockland is a leadership development program for sophomore level high school students. The program connects students with leadership potential with peers and community leaders through interactive seminars.
Program Goals:
- Encourage participants to recognize their own potential and develop leadership skills and tools for improved community involvement.
- Provide opportunities for students from different geographical areas to develop a level of mutual trust and respect.
- Foster an awareness of community resources, volunteer opportunities and promote community service.
- Promote greater understanding of contemporary issues through interaction and problem solving with peers and community leaders.
- Develop pride in the Rockland County community.
What is expected?
Students are required to attend ALL sessions in full. Please review the tentative schedule below and consider all of your activities and obligations before applying. Business casual dress is expected.
Who may participate?
This program is open to all high school sophomores who reside in and/or attend school in Rockland County and are interested in developing leadership skills for their community and future careers. No current leadership experience is required; a demonstrated ability to take initiative and a commitment to learning are equally important to the members of the selection committee.
What is the tentative schedule?
Almost all sessions take place on designated Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm - 8:15pm. Schedule is subject to change.
| Topic | Date |
| Orientation & Introduction to Leadership | October 29, 2024 |
| Public Speaking | November 12, 2024 |
| Career Development and Exploration | November 19, 2024 |
| Health Services | December 3, 2024 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | December 10, 2024 |
| Multicultural Community & Social Justice | December 17, 2024 |
| Arts & Culture | January 14, 2025 |
| Leadership in County Government | THURS. January 30, 2025 |
| Understanding the Justice System Part 1: Police | February 4, 2025 |
| Understanding the Justice System Part 2: Court | February 11, 2025 |
| History of Rockland County | March 4, 2025 |
| Optimizing the College Experience | March 18, 2025 |
| Environmental Stewardship | March 25, 2025 |
| Life Lessons: Interviews with Community Leaders | April 1, 2025 |
| Graduation | April 8, 2025 |
| Snow Dates | January 7, February 25, and March 11 |
Where are the programs located?
All programs will be held in Rockland County. A list of sites will be provided at the Orientation session.
Transportation:
Participants are expected to arrange their own transportation to and from all session locations. If you are accepted into the program, but cannot arrange transportation, please contact the coordinator, Kristin Ruggiero, at klf37@cornell.edu.
What is the cost?
FREE! Due to the generous contributions of Leadership Rockland Alumni and local businesses, there are no costs to join Teen Leadership Rockland. Families are welcome to contribute financial support to the program, but it is not a requirement this year.
How can students apply to the program?
When the application becomes available, applicants should:
- Complete the application online.
- Request a letter of recommendation from an adult, non-family member to be submitted by your reference online at bit.ly/TLRRec24. It is your responsibility to ensure that the reference submits by your selected deadline or your application will be considered incomplete.
- Participate in a half-hour interview with members of the Selection Committee on Tuesday, October 15, or Tuesday, October 22. All interviews take place in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension (10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NY).
Applicants will be informed by email as to the status of their application.
NOTE: Class size is limited. Applicants will only be considered if they submit their entire application online (including the letter of recommendation from an adult, non-family member) by the deadline and take part in the interview process.
View the TLR 2024 Graduation Slideshow for a review of the 2023-2024 program.
Apply to the Class of 2025!
Application Deadline: Monday, October 7
To review the application questions, please view this PDF of the TLR 2024-2025 Application. Note: The PDF is for reference only. Only candidates who apply online will be considered.
Contact
Kristin Ruggiero
4-H Resource Educator
klf37@cornell.edu
(845) 429-7085 x 103
Last updated August 6, 2024