Each of the 10 one-day sessions focuses on a different theme: leadership, community history and culture, natural resources, business and commerce, education, legal systems, human resources, government and volunteerism. The year concludes with a community service project.

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September 2, 3:00 - 5:00pm: (Mandatory) Orientation - Program overview and expectations
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September 21: (Mandatory) Setting the Stage - Defining leadership and team building
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October 19: Community History & Culture Day - Salem, past and present, the multi-cultural community, recreation and the arts
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November 16: Natural Resources Day - Water, timber, agriculture, and utilities
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December 14: Legal Day - The judicial system
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January 18: Business & Communications Day - The industries and companies that drive the are economy
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February 15: Education Day - Elementary through higher education
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March 15: Government Day - City, state and local government
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April 19: Community Resources Day - Non-Profit organizations and volunteers
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May 17: Leadership in Action - Ready, Set, Go! Day - The role volunteers play in the community. Selection of committees and class project. Discussion of program structure for the second year
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June 14: Class Project Day - Completion of class project
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