The 10 month program blends academically, socially, economically, racially and geographically diverse students in learning the importance of earning an education and taking personal and social responsibility. The program offers each student an opportunity to succeed.

Curriculum includes: teambuilding, college and career exploration, local and state government, Truman White House Decision Making Center, personal and leadership development, cover letter/resume writing, interview skills, the arts, social services and community service projects.

“This program teaches teenagers that it doesn’t matter where one lives, the color of their skin, how one is dressed, or the amount of money one has, it’s who we are and what’s inside of us that makes us special and we have to work hard to be who we want to be!” — Josh Criswell, Junior Leaders Class IX - 2002