First Posted: 5/11/2015

SCRANTON – Leadership Lackawanna, the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development affiliate, is now accepting applications for Tomorrow’s Leaders Today 2015-16 Class. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 22.

Leadership Lackawanna’s seven-month teen program develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provides real-world experiences in the areas of philanthropy, non-profit organizations and community service.

In addition to the skills learned and topics explored, the opportunities and challenges of Northeastern Pennsylvania are discussed as participants’ network with community leaders and other high school students. Sessions are held one full weekday each month.

This program accepts applications from sophomores who attend high school in Lackawanna County or in the Lackawanna Trail and Western Wayne school districts.

Applications are available online at LeadershipLackawanna.com or by contacting the high school’s guidance counselor or by contacting Leadership Lackawanna Director, Nicole A. Morristell at 570-342-7711.