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Curriculum:

  • October 20, 2025  -  Team Building, Camp Aranzazu
  • November 10, 2025  -  History of YOUR Community
  • December 8, 2025  -  Major Industries & The Economy
  • January 12, 2026  -  Media, Public Speaking & Interview Skills
  • February 9, 2026  -  Life Skills & Workforce
  • March 2, 2026  -  Entrepreneurship & Beyond
  • April 13, 2026  -  Understanding Our Government
  • May 11, 2026  -  Law Enforcement
  • May 15, 2026 Graduation

Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Portland Chamber of Commerce:

  • Portland Half & HealthFest - January 17, 2026
  • 51st Annual Windfest - April 9-12, 2026
  • Volunteer at the Chamber Office - Tuesday to Thursday 3pm-5pm
  • Leadership Portland Farmer's Market - Dates TBA

City of Portland:

  • Boo Bash Festival - October 18, 2025
  • Christmas in Portland - December 6, 2025
  • City Council Meetings - Held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7PM at City Hall

Gregory-Portland ISD:

  • GPISD Board Meetings - Held monthly on Monday at 5:30PM at GPISD Board Room
  • Approved events - TBA

Youth Leadership Gregory-Portland is a program produced by the Portland Chamber of Commerce and Portland Leadership Alumni Association in partnership with Gregory-Portland ISD for 10th and 11th graders who attend GPISD or are from an approved home-school.

The purpose of the Youth Leadership Gregory-Portland program is to train students in leader-ship techniques and community awareness. They will become familiar with current issues community resources, opportunities and other factors influencing the direction of their community’s future. Through their participation in the program, the students will be prepared to make a positive impact on the quality of life in their community.

The program is a series of nine sessions covering areas such as city/county government, economic development, social needs, person-al skills and other key topics in our community. The program also includes an orientation with parents, a full-day retreat and a graduation ceremony. This program will present in-depth classes that will acquaint participants with community challenges and resources and al-low interaction with community leaders and decision makers.

Applications will be accepted starting May 1, 2025 and must be submitted by September 5, 2025 and may be submitted either by mail or in person to the following location:

Portland Chamber of Commerce, 1211 U.S. 181, Portland, TX 78374

Youth Leadership Gregory-Portland APPLICATION 

Selection

Participants for Youth Leadership Portland are selected based upon their completed application. The program seeks students who represent a cross-section of Gregory-Portland.  The following criteria will be used in selection:

 Must demonstrate interest in acquiring leadership skills
 Must be willing to commit to attend all class sessions
 Must have a parent(s)/guardian(s) permission

Tuition

Tuition for the program is $100 and includes:
 Meals
 Breaks
 Supplemental Transportation
 Course Materials

Sponsors subsidize remaining cost of the program. Scholarships may be available but the participant is expected to personally pay a minimum of $25.

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