What Is Project LEAD?
Project LEAD (Leadership, Education And Development) is Modesto Junior College’s newest
leadership development program created just for students like you who are ready to
take that first step toward becoming a confident, compassionate, and capable leader.
Project LEAD is more than a leadership program; it’s a transformational experience
designed to help you:
- Discover your leadership style
- Build confidence and communication skills
- Make a difference on campus and in the community
- Connect with mentors, peers, and local leaders
- Leave a meaningful impact
Whether you’re just beginning or looking to level up your leadership journey, Project
LEAD meets you where you are and helps you grow from there.
Two Pathways, One Purpose
Emerging Leaders
Designed for students new to leadership and eager to explore their potential.
To successfully complete Project LEAD, participants must:
- Attend all monthly seminars
- Complete 10 hours of community service
- Participate in 6 co-curricular events or activities
- Meet with your assigned mentor 3 times
- Attend 1 Leadership Conference
Emerging Leaders Seminar Sessions
Classes are once a month:
- Friday, September 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, October 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, November 14, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, March 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, April 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Advanced Leaders
For experienced student leaders ready to expand their influence and complete a Service-Learning
Project.
To successfully complete Project LEAD, participants must:
- Attend all monthly seminars
- Complete 20 hours of community service
- Participate in 12 co-curricular events or activities
- Meet with your assigned mentor 5 times
- Attend 1 Leadership Conference
- Design and present a Service-Learning Project
Advanced Leaders Seminar Sessions
Classes are once a month:
- Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, October 24, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, December 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, January 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, February 27, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, March 27, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, April 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Built on 8 Pillars of Growth
Project LEAD is grounded in MJC’s Co-Curricular Model and shaped by the following
pillars:
- Intellectual and Cognitive Development
- Beliefs, Values, and Ethics
- Diversity and Inclusivity
- Identity and Personal Development
- Health and Well-Being
- Community Membership and Effective Citizenship
- Belonging and Connectedness
- Lifelong Learning and Career Development
Why Join?
You’ll walk away with:
- Real-world leadership experience
- A supportive community of changemakers
- Recognition at the end-of-year Gala
- A Project LEAD T-shirt, Certificate of Completion, and (for Advanced Leaders) a Graduation
Stole
Most importantly, you'll gain the tools to lead with purpose and confidence on campus
and beyond.
Are You Eligible?
To join Project LEAD, you must:
- Be currently enrolled in at least 5 units
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA (or be a first-semester student)
- Be ready to learn, grow, and lead!
Ready to Take the First Step?
Spots are limited, each cohort include 15–20 students per year.
Apply to join Project LEAD
Contact Campus Life for Details: MJCCampusLife@yosemite.edu
Let’s Lead Together
Project LEAD isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions,
showing up for your community, and stepping into your potential.
We believe in you. Let your leadership journey begin here at MJC.
