Who?
Current high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply.
What?
One-week summer leadership program presented by a partnership of 21st Century Leaders, CNN, and Georgia Tech's CEISMC. Checkout highlights of the week!
When?
June 22 – 27, 2008
Application deadline is January 31, 2008.
Where?
Georgia Institute of Technology and CNN World Headquarters, in Atlanta, Georgia
Students are housed in undergraduate dorms in suite style rooms. Four to six students will occupy a suite which has with a common living area and kitchenette. Students will be assigned private bedrooms and will share a bathroom with another student in the suite.
*Please note that the link lists the apartments as co-ed, which means that the building houses both sexes. For this program, male and female students will reside on different floors. Staff members, including the Camp Director and Resident Advisors, stay in the dorms with the students. According to the Code of Conduct, if a male or female student is found in the room of the opposite sex, the student will be sent home.
How?
Application: Students must fill out an online Program Application, acquire one Teacher Recommendation, and be selected through a Group Interview.
Cost: There is no cost to apply for or participate in the program. There is a one-time refundable room key deposit of $50 that will be due upon acceptance and check-in to the program. All other costs, including housing, meals, and program materials, are provided through a generous grant from Turner Broadcasting System.
Interviews: All student applicants must attend a group interview session to be considered for the program. Groups of eight to ten students will be interviewed by a panel of two to three business leaders. Interviews will be held at various locations.
Interview Schedule
Interview Guide
Contact: Prissy Stewart at 404.373.7441 or prissy@21stcenturyleaders.org
Links:
Quick Facts
Information Flyer
Application Guide
Short Answer/Essay Questions
Teacher Recommendation Request
Interview Schedule
Interview Guide
Dress Code
What to Bring
Code of Conduct
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Directions to Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech Map
21st Century Leaders
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
CNN
CNN Student News
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech CEISMC
