Chamber foundation extends youth leadership program and scholarships for Laredo students
The Chamber Foundation described a five-year youth leadership program beginning in 8th grade and said graduates receive modest scholarships; the foundation also plans Dress-for-Success clothing drives and life-skills training for students and adults.
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Commissioners heard that the Chamber Foundation runs a five-year youth leadership program that starts in 8th grade, culminates with seminars on career exploration and civic engagement, and awards small scholarships to graduates. The presenter said the foundation initially provided $500 scholarships and later increased them to $1,000 as funding permitted and that the program typically produces 20–30 graduates per cohort.
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