Teen Leadership & Empowerment​

JCC Rockland provides a fun and safe environment for your tweens and teens to make new friends, stay active, develop leadership skills and philanthropic savvy, participate in social programming, and have fun.

Teen Leadership Initiative

The Teen Leadership Initiative (TLI) is an elite two year leadership and philanthropic program where local Jewish teens in grades 9-10 can make an impact on their community.

Teens will:
  • Develop as leaders within the Jewish community.
  • Participate in monthly educational programs.
  • Engage with friends in programs to help the community.
  • Review grant proposals and allocate funds.
  • Gain valuable experience that will help build your resume and stand out when applying to college.
  • Create and nurture relationships with influential community leaders.

Application Process

Applications for JCC Rockland’s 12th Cohort Teen Leadership Initiative will open soon!

Applications for TLI are now closed. To join our waitlist, please contact Brent Osborne at brento@jccrockland.org

Sign up below to be notified when applications open. 

FEES

$299 for two years. A portion of these funds will be used towards the grant JCC Rockland supplies a partial match of funds to be used for grant allocation.

This program is partially funded by Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland.

2025-2026 Calendar

Thursday
11/6/2025

Monday
12/8/2025

Wednesday
1/14/2026

Monday
2/9/2026

Tuesday
3/10/2026

Tuesday
4/21/2026

Monday
5/4/2026

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