Last Chance: Deadline Near For Environment-Focused Leadership Program

Current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors have less than a week to apply for EarthCare, an environment-focused youth leadership development program.

Applications and recommendations from a teacher, counselor or youth leader should be submitted online by 9 a.m. April 16 at the program website.

Participants will spend July 15-20 at Berry College in North Georgia. They'll talk to executives about environmental careers, hold discussions on sustainability and work on environmental service projects.

The program is organized by 21st Century Leaders, a Decatur-based organization whose mission is "to inspire the next generation of Georgia leaders by empowering high school students with essential business and community leadership skills through programs connecting a diverse group of enthusiastic peers and passionate professionals."