Organization Overview:
The Arizona Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) is a non-profit group of law enforcement officials in Arizona who are graduates of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The FBI National Academy is an international, in-residence, professional development program for local law enforcement leaders. The FBINAA is a nationwide group of alumni organized in individual chapters for the purposes of professional development and service to our communities. The Arizona Chapter is a dedicated group of Arizona law enforcement officials committed to the professional enrichment of local law enforcement leaders throughout the state. Critical to this commitment is the development of future leaders in our communities. The Arizona Chapter of the FBINAA has been providing scholarships and supporting a national youth leadership program for many years.
Program Description:
The mission of the ALEAD Academy is to provide a well-rounded foundation of education for future leaders of Arizona. Through a variety of classes, interaction and guest speakers, students will be introduced to fundamental leadership principles designed to enable them to become effective teenage leaders and eventual adult leaders in their communities.
The ALEAD Academy is an intensive leadership development course for students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior year in high school, age 15, 16 or 17 years old. Each day starts with a structured class or activity to promote physical fitness and wraps up with a nighttime activity to promote the relationships within the group. All activities will be supervised by mentors who are either graduates of the FBI National Academy, or otherwise affiliated with the FBI National Academy and are fully background checked and vetted. The ratio of staff to students will be approximately six students to every one staff member. The schedule will be demanding with the program starting at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. A one – day trip to the Grand Canyon is planned as well as local trips for community service.
Program Objectives:
1. Provide a broad base of exposure to successful leadership principles and skills necessary for success.
2. Develop an appreciation for range of experiences and group interaction.
3. Provide highlights of various careers available in government and public service.
4. Experience an environment of higher education to assist in identifying goals for their educational future.
5. Through class work and participation, provide an understanding of the value of community service.
6. Provide education to avoid common pitfalls of developing youth regarding driving, alcohol, and other controlled substances.
7. Provide exposure to various cultural and environmental issues of importance.
8. Teach the importance of, and how to develop lifelong fitness habits.
Details:
There is no cost to attend the program. Students or their families are however responsible for transportation to and from the NAU campus in Flagstaff, Arizona. Once the program begins on Sunday, June 2nd, all meals and transportation will be provided until the program ends on Saturday morning, June 8th.
Check in begins at 11:00 a.m. on June 2nd and students will be directed to their rooms; an orientation will start at 12:00 p.m. There will be water and light snacks provided Sunday afternoon, so the first meal of the program will be dinner. Please eat prior to check in.
There will be a commencement ceremony on Saturday June 8h at 10:30 a.m. where family and friends are encouraged to attend.
Application Process:
Those students who meet the qualifications listed above can complete the application and submit it as instructed below prior to April 12th, 2024. Upon review of the applications those students selected will be notified and provided additional information.
If you have any questions please contact Chief Amy Bonney, at
amy.bonney@prescott-az.gov or 928-710-7868
Submit completed applications prior to April 12th, 2024 by scanning and emailing the completed application to amy.bonney@prescott-az.gov.
