LJWC applications now available

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

Applications are now available for the 2012-13 Leadership Jim Wells County class which begins later this fall.
The first session will begin in November with the ROPES Course at Camp Zephyr.  The ROPES/Challenge Course presented a different challenge with the group figuring out the best and safest way to accomplish their goals. The elements were designed to teach the group to trust, communicate effectively, work together, develop leadership and be responsible for one another. 
“Leadership Jim Wells County is a program aimed at further educating potential and existing leaders and enhancing visionary leadership skills through in-depth sessions,” Steering Committee CO-Chairperson Juan Navejar said.
The Leadership curriculum includes sessions in local government that gives the group a prospective of local government and issues about the area. Ethics and communications enhance roles and ideas about the world through ethical situations. The communications session allows the student to get a better understanding of communications and the media. Leadership incorporates aspects of being an effective role model, team player and leader. The state government allows the class to get a better understanding of the state government in Austin. The education session shows off both private and public school districts and their inner works. The criminal justice session wraps up the year a better understanding of the judicial system through incarceration of inmates.
Application deadline is September 28, 2012 and are available at the Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Chamber at 361-664-3454.