Future Leaders of York is a unique opportunity for high school sophomores and juniors that encourages life-long responsible community participation.

Through interaction and problem solving with peer and community leaders, students:

• Learn about York County government, business, human services, and cultural arts
• Meet students from other York County schools
• Develop your leadership skills
• Discuss issues with community leaders

"Through FLY I have learned more about myself, my community and just what it takes to be a leader. I am now more aware of and appreciative of the York Community."
Rachel Cohen, Northeastern Senior High School

"My FLY experience was so much better then I expected. Through it I gained more self-confidence and insight as to the type of leader that I want to be, knowledge about my community and the services it needs and many new friendships."
Katie Ditzel, Susquehannock High School

"FLY was an incredible, life-changing experience that I will never forget."
Frances Menzer, York Catholic High School

Students are selected by their respective school districts in late Spring for participation the following school year, and represent most public and private high schools in York County.

Sponsoring organizations are encouraged to look beyond typical school leadership criteria when selecting participants in order to identify previously untapped leadership potential.

Participating students are charged a tuition of $250, which in some cases is covered by the sponsoring organization. This fee does not, however, cover the true cost of the program, and Leadership York relies on the generosity of York County's business and philanthropic community in order to offer this training in community involvement to our youth.

• Students interested in becoming a Future Leader of York should apply through their high school guidance office.

For more information, contact Kristine Marino, Program Coordinator.