Mayor Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth | City of Fort Worth website
Mayor Mattie Parker, City of Fort Worth | City of Fort Worth website
Published on June 15, 2024
Rising Stars Youth Leadership Academy is a leadership-based, academic-enriched program focusing on hands-on leadership training, career development, life skills, and problem-solving skills for youth aged 13-17. The program aims to prepare students for careers in various fields such as civic/community engagement and leadership.
Rising Stars is a year-round program where students can reapply each year. Upon completion, each student receives a certificate of leadership and community service recognition. Participants engage in interactive sessions that educate them about community issues and career opportunities while allowing them to interact with emerging and established leaders in Tarrant County.
The program helps students analyze their strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, develop self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and the ability to achieve success along with the resilience to overcome challenges.
Registration is now open for the upcoming session running from June 25 to August 8.
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