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Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Youth, a program by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, is now accepting applications from current ninth-grade students across Franklin County for its 2026-2027 leadership development course.

LFC Youth is sponsored by Wilson College and is a unique opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills. Students from public, private or homeschool curriculums are encouraged to apply for this ten-month course that will begin in May 2026.

Program participants will develop leadership skills, explore career paths and learn about nonprofit and community organizations. With a curriculum based on “The Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership,” students will engage in activities focused on career exploration, diversity and inclusion, service learning and public speaking.

Applications for LFC Youth are due by Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and require two reference letters and an interview as part of the competitive selection process. There is no cost to enroll in the program.

“Leadership Franklin County Youth provides a unique experience for area students to develop their foundational leadership skills while interacting with other students and key community leaders. The Chamber Foundation and Wilson College continue to partner to provide this experience at no expense to area students,” said Virginia Harriger, executive director of the Chamber Foundation. “The program focuses on leadership skills, while helping to create opportunities to nurture collaboration, teamwork and community awareness.”

Prospective applicants are invited to attend a virtual information session on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the information session, visit CVBAlliance.org/Events. Students do not need to attend this session to apply. For more information about LFC Youth or to apply for the program, visit Chambersburg.org/Leadership or contact Harriger at gharriger@chambersburg.org.

About Leadership Franklin County
Leadership Franklin County is an initiative of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization and an affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting the greater Franklin County business community by promoting leadership, citizenship, and workforce development. For more information about Leadership Franklin County, visit Chambersburg.org/Leadership.

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