JRE PROGRAM

JRE Program
Leadership Program Registration and Dates

JR Executives and Franklin Covey will be conducting The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens  and The 6 Most important Decisions You’ll Ever Make workshop. Life for teens today is no longer a playground. It's a jungle out there, with tough choices, peer pressure, personal insecurities, and anxiety about what others think. Then consider feelings of depression, inferiority, and jealousy of others' successes, plus self-destructive behaviors such as pornography, vandalism, and gangs. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens® workshop from FranklinCovey, based on the best-selling book of the same name by Sean Covey and the No. 1 best-selling business book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, gives young people a set of proven tools to deal successfully with real life. The training is a means for educators, administrators, and superintendents to help improve student performance; reduce conflicts, disciplinary problems, and truancy; and enhance cooperation and teamwork among parents, teens, and teachers.

JR Executives will be conducting second level leadership training for second year students.  The 6 Most important Decisions You’ll Ever Make workshop helps students work through the following important and life changing questionsThroughout the program, the Youth Leaders activities are based on powerful concepts behind The 6 Most important Decisions You’ll Ever Make. Youth Leaders can complete the activities independently, or with instructors instruction, making the most of instructional time and providing leaders with tools to deal with life changes choices.

The activity guide follows a well-researched instructional-design cycle and is simple enough to be completed by leader in a self-directed manner. Instructor and administrators have indicated the activity guide is ideal for use in a 10 month period.

The training is a means for JR Executives staff to help improve student performance; reduce conflicts, disciplinary problems, and truancy; and enhance cooperation and teamwork among parents, teens, and teachers.

Candidates for the Youth Leadership Program are recommended by parents, teachers, churches, community, or affiliate youth leadership programs. Candidate must have a desire to be a part of the program. Time in the program - usually six months to one year - is based on several factors, including the family support, academic compliance, etc. Local religious and community organizations provide volunteer mentors who monitor the fulfillment of the program requirements. 

JR Executives is a non-profit organization; however, tax deductible donations are accepted and encouraged. There will be an application and interview selection process that begins in August 2009. There is a non-refundable $150 registration fee.

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Selection Requirements

• Each application must include (2) references and a permission form signed by the student’s parent along with the registration fee.
  
• The program will place priority on academic, geographic, gender, and racial diversity.
  

All potential leadership members shall be selected by the JR Executives Committee. The Committee shall target individuals:

With a sincere commitment, motivation and interest in their community.

• Who seek out opportunities for advancement and leadership in their schools
• With demonstrated leadership qualities or potential for development of those qualities.
• No re-arrests or association with known criminal offenders. 
• Maintain a minimum "C" average in school, or improve one letter grade. 
• No unexcused absences, suspensions, or excessive detentions.
• Able to attend bi-weekly meetings with Team leaders and program leadership members.
• Willing to service 30 Community service hours.

Program Days
Students selected to JR Executives will be required to attend all sessions and complete various homework assignments. The tentative schedule includes (20) half day sessions beginning in September 2009 and ending in June 2010, (2) Saturday sessions per month, and community involvement throughout the year. We will focus on the outline descriptions below, however, we will highlight: career development, financial development, educational advancement, social and religious development. Each student will be required to email JR Executive once a week with their weekly progress report.

CLASS PHOTOS
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ORIENTATION
Orientation will be held at JR Executive Learning Center.
First session will begin on Friday, September 5, 2009.

JR EXECUTIVES COURSE
September 19, 2009
You’ll explore team dynamics and our role within a team. This day will provide a setting for participants to get to know themselves, their communities, and each other and to understand the leadership program.

COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
October 2009
This day will provide you the opportunity to participate in a hands-on volunteer experience.

HISTORY DAY/ TOASTMASTER INTERNATIONAL
November 2009
This day will introduce you to the history of Arizona and the surrounding communities. You’ll ride through our historic neighborhoods and see firsthand the story behind this community. You’re guaranteed to learn something old and new about Arizona and the USA. Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.


HUMAN RELATIONS DAY
December 2009
Diversity includes much more than racial and ethnic issues. We will explore all aspects of valuing the diversity found throughout metro Phoenix.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE DAY
January 2010
You’ll hear all the facts and determine the verdict for yourself. You may be given the opportunity to interact with local police officers, court officials, etc., and experience for yourself what it is like to be a part of the criminal justice system.

BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, AND HEALTHCARE DAY
February 2010
This session will include interaction and hands-on tours of local businesses. During the healthcare portion, you’ll gain a better understanding of the complexities of our varied medical institutions and the cooperation that exists among them and the community.

GOVERNMENT & MEDIA DAY
March 2010
During this session you will be provided insight and access to local government officials, policies, and procedures. You will also take a look at the media and their influence on our community and public opinion.

ARTS & CULTURE DAY
April 2010
At any time of the year, for any type of taste, for any age, Arizona has the art you crave. You’ll witness the wide array of cultural and art opportunities available that impact our region and the important issues that face art organizations every day. The stage is set for an entertaining, action-packed day.

EDUCATION DAY
May 2010
You will explore higher education opportunities in our region while providing guidance and direction in choosing future education alternatives.

GRADUATION
June 2010
The evening that we look forward to all year! You and your family will review the year and receive your plaque for completing the program. Successful completion of the program requirements results in graduation.