Project LEAD

In the Community

In 1982, an international leadership training program for teenagers was initiated by the Association of Junior Leagues International. Students were trained to work in teams with adult mentors in volunteer projects serving their communities. Project LEAD was implemented by the Association of Junior Leagues International in collaboration with the Quest National Centre and operated in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

In 1986, the Junior League of Edmonton approved the development of Project LEAD for Edmonton high schools. Community projects developed by LEAD teams following leadership training courses have included

  • a smoking awareness program for 200 Grade 3–4 children
  • a skate-a-thon, with proceeds going to the Youth Emergency Centre
  • a job search workshop
  • a one-day community cleanup
  • the recruitment of teens to volunteer as camp counsellors.

In 1991, Project LEAD was turned over to the Rural Education and Development Association.

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