Youth Leadership Cary

Youth Leadership Cary is an exciting program that began in 1998 at the Cary Chamber of Commerce. Designed to focus on developing the potential of future leaders, the program covers a wide variety of topics that will help participants understand critical parts of how businesses, communities, and individual leaders work together. Applications open to HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS in early September!  Please reach out to Mr. Katsuleris for application information.

ACE Mentor Program

The ACE mentor program is a national program that is open to any high school student who has the curiosity and drive to learn about a career in design and construction — from contracting and engineering to architecture and landscaping.  This starts at the beginning of each school year.

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership

The HOBY is designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. This is a school-nominated person and will be handled through Student Services in the fall each year.

NC Senate Page Program

This program offers young men and women the opportunity to learn about and participate in the legislative process of our state. It is a week-long experience that allows high school students between the ages of 15 (or 14 if already in the 9th grade) and 18, to observe firsthand how our laws are made. It provides them the unique  privilege of working on the Senate Chamber floor in the midst of legislative action.

Youth Legislative Assembly

Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) is a mock legislative session where high school students voice their opinions and vote on issues concerning local, state and national government. The three-day session is patterned after the NC General Assembly. At the conclusion of YLA, a final report is drafted and distributed to the governor and legislators.