The mission of the Youth As Leaders program in Schoharie County is to provide an opportunity for youth to enhance their personal skills and leadership abilities while voicing their concerns and learning to take a leadership role in their community. The Youth As Leaders program arranges for youth to become acquainted with community needs and resources, encourages their interests and participation through leadership development, and assists in finding solutions for quality of life issues in Schoharie County. As youth participate in the program, they will become young individuals who are caring and participate in community leadership activities and responsibilities throughout Schoharie County. Students are chosen by their schools to start their sophomore year and they continue with the program until graduation.