2019-2020 UthMpact Leadership Class IX at Work!

Students from Polk County high schools who have been nominated to participate in the 2019-2020 UthMpact Leadership Class IX have hit the ground running with travels throughout the county each month to experience the inner workings of local business, government, healthcare, education, and law enforcement and meet with influential leaders to suggest proactive solutions to challenges faced in our community.

The first Leadership Day in September was postponed with the pending arrival of Hurricane Dorian, but the group made up for it with a fun and informative Health & Wellness Leadership Day outing on Wednesday, October 2^nd in which students met with a dietitian and visited Lighthouse for the Blind. Other stops included Bartow Regional Medical Center, where students had an opportunity to tour the Cath Lab, OR, and ER departments, and Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine. Decompressing at Kelly Rec rounded out a busy day with a chance for the teens to try some Yoga moves, learn Line Dancing, and power through strength training – even Ms. Sam and Mrs. Cindy joined in the fun at Kelly Rec!

Our hardworking teens have also been busy hosting Project Homecoming Shopping Days on Saturdays to provide formal wear to teens in need at the Project Homecoming store in Lakeland Square Mall.

UthMpact Leadership is unique program, spearheaded by InnerAct Alliance, StandUP Polk, UthMpact, business and community partners, helps teens develop crucial leadership skills.