“Lawrenceville Legacy Leaders”(L3) is a youth leadership program led in partnership with the City of Lawrenceville. This eight-month program launched in August 2022 and is designed to develop and promote student success by cultivating a legacy of leaders in Lawrenceville. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in five Lawrenceville high schools, L3's mission is to invest and empower youth by building a sense of place through community engagement and civic awareness. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge about local government, meet leaders within the community, and embrace their purpose through leadership development. There is no cost to participate and students will receive a program with final details prior to their start. Leave your legacy!

Eligibility Requirements:

· Attend one of five Lawrenceville high schools - Central Gwinnett, Discovery, GSMST, Maxwell, or Phoenix

· Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior for the following school year (applications open in April annually) - graduating seniors are not able to apply

· Submit application by the deadline (in April)

Program Goals:

· Promote student success and resiliency

· Engage youth within the “Six Sectors” of Lawrenceville

· Increase student pride in their community

· Raise student civic awareness and understanding

· Embrace diversity and promote inclusion

Program Objectives:

· Engage students in workshops and speaker series

· Grow connections between students and schools and their community

· Create a youth-led event based on community feedback