Youth Leadership Pickens

The purpose of this program is to expose the youth of Pickens County to leadership experiences by creating an environment where they can make a positive impact on issues that affect teens. The program is offered FREE to 11th and 12th grade students in Pickens County.

Class of 2025 - 2026 Application Now Available, CLICK HERE.

Completed applications must be returned to the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce by August 15, 2025 at 4:00 pm. These can be returned in person, by mail, or by email:

YLP Steering Committee

Dana Callan, Chair - Synovus Bank

Heather Pence, Co-Chair - Chattahoochee Technical College – Application Campus

Jacque Elwarner - Pickens County Family Connection, Inc.

Tara Gibson - Office of Chief Superior Court Judge, Brenda Weaver

Angie Jones - Renasant Bank

Destini Shope - Pickens County Schools

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