Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

The Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP) provides a leadership development program for juniors and seniors in high school chosen for their character rather than academic standing.

The basic tenant for the YLDP is that a person’s character is more important than anything else in the ability to lead others and be a true leader. This program provides immense scholarship support for students with exceptional character and leadership abilities who might otherwise have been overlooked.  There is a mandatory orientation for the students is September 21 at Thompson High School.  Completed student applications received by September 13 will receive 5 bonus points for the program.

Students interested in representing SCHS in this program should pick up a YLDP packet in the guidance office.

The program is offered to students in the 11th grade in Shelby County. Application packets are due Friday, September 17^th by 5pm. Selected participants will be notified by October 1, 2021.

The Youth Leadership Shelby County program is designed to encourage young people to be socially, conscientious leaders of the future by providing them with the experience, vision and opportunity to lead. The 6 month program meets on the first Tuesday of each month. On each class day, students have the opportunity to meet community decision makers and to engage them in frank, off the record discussions on current issues. A wide range of topics exposes participants to the decisions facing our communities today. Emphasis is on active, hands-on experience that makes the learning meaningful and interesting. There is no cost to participate in the program. The LSC Alumni Association provides funding for the youth program valued at $795.00 per student.

See attachment!

Resources and information for apprenticeship programs in the area below!

United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices train people to be welders, service technicians, pipefitters and steamfitters and plumbers. Hardy Corporation trains people in sheet metal, plumbing and other areas of construction. The contact information and website are included for both, both of these are located in the Birmingham area.

See attached!

The 4H Center is looking for seniors who plan to stay in Columbiana after graduation, who might be looking for a part time job in outdoor education, food service or maintenance/grounds keeping.  These are jobs that lead to permanent positions with benefits as an employee of Auburn University.  Outdoor education i.e. canoeing, kayaking and paddle board facilitation, lifeguarding, CPR and first aid training and certification is provided free of charge.  High Ropes training i.e. climbing wall, belay, giant swing/zip line training.  Team Building and Challenge Course training. 

If any senior is interested, he or she can contact Jon Harrison at 205-682-1670.

Scholarship amount: $500

Deadline to submit: April 30, 2021

Submit applications to:

Attention:
Mrs. Sallie Lawshe

22 Highway 97 Columbiana, AL 35051

sallielawshe@gmail.com

A scholarship fund has been established at the University of Montevallo in loving memory of Tara Owen, who lost her life on October 24, 2001, after a long, courageous battle with cystic fibrosis. Tara, a 1996 UM graduate, often said she had “learned to treasure life, the people I’ve been fortunate enough to have in my life and to be patient with my body. When people first realize I have cystic fibrosis, they think my disease makes me different. When they get to know me, they realize my spirit differentiates me from anyone else.”

In that spirit, a scholarship fund has been established to honor Tara Owen’s memory in perpetuity. The Tara Owen Scholarship Committee is pleased that you are interested in obtaining one of its scholarships for the University of Montevallo. The completed application form must be returned to the Shelby County High School counselor no later than April 30, 2021 together with:

1. A personal letter from you introducing yourself to us;
2. Two letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers or an adult friend;
3. Qualifications are the following:
• Senior who will attend University of Montevallo
• Student must have a 3.0 GPA or above
• Student who has overcome or dealt with a major difficulty in life