The Next Generation of Leaders
Our Leadership Grow Program provides high school juniors with a unique opportunity to hear directly from Palm Beach County leaders and understand the critical issues facing Palm Beach County. Participants learn important leadership skills, connect with their community and strengthen their involvement in their schools and in their county.
Palm Beach County students in the nine-month Leadership Grow program connect with government, business, and civic leaders while building real-life skills. They see how the county operates and see the power they possess to create positive change on their way to becoming future leaders.
Approximately 50-55 high school sophomores who represent the diversity of Palm Beach County’s school system are accepted and go through the program in their junior year. The Leadership Grow program is offered at no cost to students throughout Palm Beach County.
Program participants explore all aspects of Palm Beach County
Learning about various industries, from the marine industries to the agricultural lands in the Glades.
Students will learn valuable life skills
Including public speaking, business etiquette, financial literacy, and more.
Planned by subject matter experts
The Leadership Palm Beach County Alumni and volunteers are experts in their fields who share their knowledge and passion with the students.
Students who complete the Grow Program graduate into a thriving group of alumni who are better prepared for the world ahead of them, with the skills to influence the future direction of Palm Beach County.
Application Window Opening in February 2027
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. The application window for the Grow Class of 2028 will open in early February 2027.
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Sponsorships Available
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"Thank you for what seems to have been an amazing kick off event at the FAU ropes course. My son Robbie who never gives me more than 2 word answers spent 15 minutes on our ride home telling me all about the day. He had an amazing time. He told me that he conquered some of his fears of heights and said he met a lot of new people. That alone makes this all worth it. Thank you and the team for this opportunity and gift!"
Grow Class of 2027 Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 50-55 high school sophomores who represent the diversity of Palm Beach County’s public schools, charter schools, private schools, or homeschools are accepted and go through the program in their junior year.