Youth Leadership Ravenna Program

Youth Leadership Ravenna, a program of the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce, gives local high school students a behind-the-scenes look at how our city runs. They tour City Hall, the police and fire departments, and Ravenna’s historic sites, learn what leadership and civic responsibility really mean, and roll up their sleeves volunteering right here in town.

The highlight of the program is the Capstone project. Each student presents an idea to improve Ravenna to community leaders, and it has to be something they’d lead themselves. Not “someone should fix this,” but “here’s what I’ll do.”

Students who complete the program earn a $500 Chamber scholarship.

WANT TO HELP? We’re looking for a couple of local businesses or community members to “Buy the Group Lunch” with a $100 contribution on days the students are out touring, volunteering, and working in the community. It’s an easy way to fuel Ravenna’s future leaders, and your support will be recognized.