The Chamber and Education

2008 Senior Forum & YLP Students

Youth Leadership Program

This 6-month program was created to motivate promising youth to aspire to positions of leadership, develop an understanding of the community, its environment, resources, heritage, and future challenges. The goal is to inspire students to stimulate civic pride and develop a sense of empowerment - the feeling that he or she can "make a difference" in his or her school and community. For more information, please contact us.

Senior Forum

This 6-month program is designed to compliment the Youth Leadership Program by continuing to promote leadership skills and qualities. Seniors in high school are provided a mentor that works with them throughout the year- guiding them as needed. For more information please contact us.

High School Business Symposium

This symposium focuses on high school sophomores, teaching them how to start and run a successful business. It is a partnership between the business and education communities. This symposium is held on the campus of Fairmont State University. For more information, please contact us.

Mad City Money

This program is designed to provide high school freshmen an interactive experience on how to maintain a budget. Students are giving careers, salaries, spouses, children, debt and must establish homes, utilities, transportation, food supplies, child care, etc. At the end of this exercise students walk away with a realization that staying within budget guidelines is very important and that sacrafices are sometimes necessary in making good decisions. contact us.

Education in Marion County

Marion County is the proud home of Fairmont State University and Fairmont State Community & Technical College. In addition, there are three high schools, a specialized technical center, and a host of Middle and Elementary Schools. You can find more about the excellent educational opportunities present in Marion County by visiting the Marion County Board of Education.