Leaders in Action

Program Director: Erin Gingrich

What is Leaders in Action?

Leaders in Action (LIA) is a program for high school students who are interested in leadership training and substance abuse prevention. Ideally, schools send teams of at least three participants to this four-day residential training. Workshops include topics such as: communication skill, conflict resolution, teambuilding, diversity, healthy relationships, stress management, violence, suicide prevention, drug/alcohol awareness.

Participants create action plans during the session for the upcoming school year. Three follow-up trainings and hands-on assistance from the Program Director ensure action plan implementation and participant motivation.

 

What Can LIA do for my School?

• Develop a team of active youth focused on prevention issues
• Implement effective action plans for students-created by students
• Improve school climate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Can LIA do for Participants?

Provide an opportunity to take on a leadership role

• Reduce chances of becoming involved in substance abuse
• Increase and enhance life skills
• Increase and enhance self-confidence
• Motivate, motivate, motivate!

 

What else do I need to know?

In June & July 2003, Green Mountain Prevention Projects will plan and implement two LIA training sessions for up to 30 participants each session. One session will be held in southern Vermont and the other in northern Vermont. The program fee is $295/participant, which includes accommodations and meals for four days/three nights, more than 15 workshops by both GMPP staff and outside presenters, three follow-up trainings during the school year, individual action planning assistance for your school as well as unbridled enthusiasm from the Program Director. Scholarships are available for those in need, and schools receive a discount if they send three or more participants

Participating Schools, Summer 2002:

 

Contact Program Director Erin Gingrich at 863-8451 for more information

 

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