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Leadership Blair County Youth

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Leadership Blair County Youth, financially supported by the Chamber Foundation, is a program that works to develop the leadership potential of 10th grade students of high schools in Blair County, as well as educate the students of on the county’s heritage, culture and work force opportunities.
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About
The Blair County Chamber of Commerce with its continued commitment to the betterment of our county has developed this program, modeled after our successful adult program, to assist in the development of our youth to become leaders within their schools, communities and the entire county.

It is the mission of Leadership Blair County Youth to develop the leadership potential that exists in tenth grade students from all of the high schools in Blair County, as well as educate these students about Blair County’s heritage, culture and workforce opportunities. The goal is to instill a sense of civic pride and community involvement in these students. A key component of the program is behavior modeling, so that the students will take their leadership skills back to their respective schools and encourage other students to reach their potential and become involved in their schools and community. Students will become more aware of their environment and their ability to impact it.

Program Goals:
  • Teach students that they have the capability to make a difference in their communities
  • Instill a desire to stay in our community and be a positive force
  • Realize they are a valuable resource of energy, time and talent
  • Realize they have the potential to develop into positive contributors to our communities
  • Learn through involvement and experience, being treated with respect as equal partners
  • Instill an eagerness to learn about leadership skills and their communities

Program sponsored by: 
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​What LBCY Means to Students

​What LBCY Means to Parents


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To apply for admission to the Leadership Blair County Youth Program, applications are available to freshman students through their guidance counselors or below. The Leadership Blair County Youth Selection Committee makes the final determinations regarding admission. Representatives of all school districts will be included in the class. Notification of acceptance in the class will be done in mid-May. Class size is limited to 24 participants representing all school districts.
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There is no cost to the student or their school district. This program is supported through donations of businesses that are willing to invest in the youth and future of our community. Tax deductible donations may be made to the Blair County Chamber Foundation.

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​​Class of 2021-22

MAXWELL BARONNER 
Hollidaysburg Area High School 
 
SHELBY BEAUCHAMP
Hollidaysburg Area High School 
 
HOLLY BUTLER
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School 
 
CLAIRE CARPER 
Williamsburg Community High School 
 
CAMERON CLAYCOMB 
Claysburg-Kimmel High School 
 
JOYCE COTTLE 
Claysburg-Kimmel High School 
 
AVA DIXON 
Hollidaysburg Area High School 
 
ROWAN GORSUCH 
Williamsburg Community High School 
 
JORDAN HESCOX 
Bellwood-Antis High School 
 
OLIVIA HESS 
Bellwood-Antis High School 
 
RYAN HOSTLER
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School 
 
ISABELLA KNORR 
Altoona Area High School
 
MELEAH LANG 
Altoona Area High School 
 
KAYTLYNN LEIDIG
Central High School 
 
MARY MCKEEGAN 
Hollidaysburg Area High School
 
MARKLIN MYERS
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

ROGER ROYER
Williamsburg Community High School 

ALYSSA SACCHITELLA 
Claysburg-Kimmel High School 

JULIA SCHMITT
Altoona Area High School

CHANCE SCHREIER
Bellwood-Antis High School 

JULIANNA SQUIRES
Bellwood-Antis High School 

FINLEY STEINBUGL
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

MIRANDA TORNATORE
Bellwood-Antis High School

LANEY YOST
Altoona Area High School 
21-2022 Class Schedule

July 27, 2021
Orientation

September 9, 2021
Session 1
History/Heritage/Arts

October 5, 2021
Session 2
Agricultural Heritage

November 9, 2021
Session 3
Justice 
 
December 9, 2021
Session 4
Mini Projects
 
January 6, 2022
Session 5
Diversity
 
February 3, 2022
Session 6
Drug & Alcohol
 
March 10, 2022
Session 7
Youth Session/Combined with LBC Adult Group
 
April 7, 2022
Session 8
Grants

 
May 5, 2022
Session 9
Class Project
 
May 11, 2022
Graduation



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3900 Industrial Park Drive, Suite 12  | Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: (814) 943-8151 | chamber@blairchamber.com
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  • Home
  • About
    • Chamber Q & A
    • Chamber Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Buy Here. Thrive Here.
    • Chamber Committees
    • Chamber Foundation
    • News
    • Publications >
      • NETworks Digital News
      • Newsletter Subscription
      • Business Insight
      • Blog
    • Community Partners
    • Visitor/Relocation Information
    • Policies
    • Contact
  • Chamber Membership
    • Sponsorships
    • Members Benefits
    • Member Directory
    • Chamber Unity Fund
    • Membership Application
    • Members Only
  • Events Calendar
  • Special Offers
    • Power Card
    • Small Business Advertising Opportunities
  • Events & Programs
    • Annual Meeting
    • BASICS
    • Breakfast Club
    • Business After Hours
    • Business Before Hours
    • Business Excellence Dinner
    • Chamber Golf Classic
    • Committee of Non-Profit Businesses >
      • Essential Tips for Building a Nonprofit Organization
    • Farm-City
    • Hall of Fame
    • Home Garden & Healthy Living Show
    • Leadership Blair County Adult >
      • Class Projects
    • LBC Adult Alumni
    • Leadership Blair County Youth
    • Regional Programs
    • Safety Programming
    • Sustainable Blair County
    • WE-LEaD
    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy
    • Young Professionals of Blair County
    • Workplace Wellness
    • Community Calendar
  • Chamber Trips
  • Job Board
    • Manufacturing Quality Engineering Manager
    • Payroll & Learning Management Systems Administrator
    • Purchasing & Inventory Control Assistant Manager
    • Customer Service
    • Software Engineer
    • Career Planner
    • Youth Career Planner
    • Estate Assistant
    • Lawn Service Technician
    • Carpentry/Construction Teacher (School year-9 month position)
    • HVAC Instructor
    • Production Positions
    • New Products Research/Development/Design Engineer
    • Manufacturing Project Engineer
    • Heavy Equipment Operator & Truck Driver
    • Service Technician/Installer
    • General Construction Laborer
    • Deposit Operations Representative
    • Roadway Designer
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Form Carpenters - Commercial Building Construction
    • Project Geologist
    • Civil Engineer - Land Development
    • Loan Closing/Escrow Specialist
    • Loan Processing Representative
    • Civil Engineer - Land Development
    • Licensed or Mental Health Level Therapists
    • Information Technology Director
    • Field Service Technician Industrial Equipment
    • Hardware Store Sales Associate
    • Auto Parts Sales Associate
    • Laborer/CDL Driver
    • Heavy Equipment Operator (Underground Utilities Construction)
    • Pipe Foreman (Underground Utilities Construction)
    • Product Merchandiser (Product Manager)
    • TCIS & TCI
    • Professional Geologist
    • Bookkeeper
    • School Psychologist
    • ​Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • ​Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical & Appliance Repair Tech
    • Escape Room Game Master
    • Judicial Secretary
    • Tipstaff
    • Courtroom Tipstaff
    • Teacher Assistant
    • Facility Assistant
    • Bus Driver
    • Director
    • Production Packers (2nd Shift)
    • Business Services Coordinator
    • Career Planner (Youth Programs)
    • Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • Certified Peer Specialists
    • Practical Nursing Instructor
    • Elementary (Kindergarten) Instructor
    • Appliance Repair Technician
    • Physical Therapist
    • General Laborer
    • Mechanic - Electrical
    • Software Technology Positions
    • Implementation Lead
    • Business Analyst/Scrum Master
    • Sales Engagement Consultant
    • Content Writer
    • Medical Technician
    • Structural/Architectural Engineer
    • Entry Level Architectural Design Professional
    • Office Specialist
    • Production Packer
    • Production Packer
    • Certified Occupation Therapy Assistant (COTA)
    • Property & Casualty Insurance Producer
    • Janitorial Healthcare Cleaner
    • Janitorial Cleaner - Evenings
    • Ticket Agent
    • Wastewater Engineer
    • Automation/Controls Technician-DGF
    • Phlebotomist
    • VP of Programming and Membership Education
    • Construction Laborer