If You Can't See It, You Can't Be It: Arising Leadership Program

Host Janet Michael sits down with Missy Spielman to discuss the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber's Arising Leadership Program (ALP) — a free, two-week summer program designed to expose local high schoolers to career opportunities right in their own backyard. What You'll Learn in This Episode What the Arising Leadership Program is and how it got started How the ALP differs from the Chamber's Community Leadership Program (CLP) Why exposing students to local industries matters — "If you can't see it, you can't be it" What industries students will explore: manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, government & public safety, nonprofit, and media How the program addresses common misconceptions about careers What the graduation ceremony looks like and why it matters How businesses and individuals can become sponsors Program Details Who: Rising juniors and seniors in high school (public, private, or homeschooled) Where: Frederick County, Clarke County, and Winchester, VA When: Two weeks in June, starting around June 8 — six full days of programming Cost: Free to students Group size: Up to 20 students Transportation: Provided throughout the day once students arrive at the central drop-off location How to Apply or Get Involved Website: regionalchamber.biz → Arising Leadership Program page Phone: (540) 662-4118, ext. 14 Email: [email protected] Sponsorships: Starting at $500 — contact Missy directly