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WHAT IS YOUTH LEADERSHIP KNOXVILLE?

Since 2014, Youth Leadership Knoxville has given area high school juniors the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of Knoxville and develop servant leadership skills. Designed to inspire and encourage youth to become effective leaders in their school and our community, students also form new friendships with students across Knox County. This 10-month program features team building skills and curriculum relevant to teens, providing opportunities to meet and engage with civic and community leaders, including government officials and  business leaders. The tuition is $150 and a limited number of scholarships are available. Students are required to enroll in HUM 2100: Leadership Development at Pellissippi State Community College. This course is taught by a college professor and allows for a more formal exploration of leadership and the opportunity to earn 3 hours college credit. There is no additional cost associated with the course. Participation is limited to rising high school juniors and the application deadline is {{student_last_date}}.

SELECTION PROCESS

Approximately 50 diverse students representing all Knox County High Schools including public, private and homeschool students are selected each year. The following documentation must be completed and submitted by the {{student_last_date}} deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
  1. Student Application submitted online by the student. (Deadline: {{student_last_date}})
  2. Parent/Guardian Permission Form submitted online by Parent/Guardian. (Deadline: {{reference_last_date}})
  3. Community Reference Form submitted online by personal reference. (Deadline: {{reference_last_date}})
  4. Principal Permission Form submitted online by principal. (Deadline: {{reference_last_date}})
If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact Courtney Hutcheson at chutcheson@leadknox.com or 865.919.0444.  

Class of 2025-2026 Program Schedule

 
Monday, April 21, 2025 Orientation (with Parents) 6–8:00
M-F, July 7-11 Summer Camp Sessions 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
Saturday, August 2 Community Service Project 7 a.m. -1 p.m.
Monday, August 18 Class Session 5:00 – 8:00
Monday, September 15 Class Session 5:00 – 8:00
Monday, October 20 Class Session 5:00 –8:00
Monday, November 10 Class Session 5:00– 8:00
Monday, December 1 Class Session 5:00– 8:00
Monday, January 13, 2026 Class Session 5:00 – 8:00
Monday, February 23 Class Session 5:00 - 8:00
Monday, March 23 Class Session 5:00 - 8:00
Monday, April 13 Closing Celebration/Graduation 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Session dates and times are subject to change. Attendance at Summer Camp on Monday, July 7 is mandatory and students must attend 4 of the 5 summer sessions. Students must be present for 7 of the 9 non-summer camp sessions in order to graduate. If the student is unavailable to attend the Orientation, a parent/guardian or adult family representative must attend.