Junior Chamber Person Program
Have ideas for your community? Learn how local businesses and community leaders work together—and bring a student’s perspective to the table.
Learn by being part of your community.
The Junior Chamber Person (JCP) Program is an initiative modeled after the statewide Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs “Junior Council Person” program which aims to get young people involved in their local communities. It allows for youth to take an active role in the business process of their community and brings a young, fresh perspective to Chambers across the state.
While the JCP does not have an official vote on Chamber, he or she does have a voice and an official seat at the table. It is a mutually beneficial relationship for both the chamber officials and the youth. It also allows chamber directors to serve as mentors to students who will be future leaders in their communities.
For students ready to get involved.
Who can take part?
Junior and Senior High school students are encouraged to apply. JCPs should be residents of the Redbank Valley School District. The Chamber can have more than one JCP serving at a time.
Read the full guidelines below, then contact the Chamber with your interest or questions.
How the published process works
- Write a letter of interest explaining why you want to be a JCP.
- Take part in an interview with Chamber members.
- If selected, take the Junior Chamber Person Pledge.
- Attend meetings and participate in Chamber-community activities.
Listen. Contribute. Lead.
The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce JCP Program will allow high school students the opportunity to learn critical skills including team building and collaboration, public speaking, public engagement, budgeting, and running effective meetings. It also will allow the student the opportunity to deliberate on issues that are affecting his or her community.
Team building & collaboration
Learn alongside Chamber directors and take part in conversations about the community.
Speaking & engagement
Bring your perspective to the table while building public-speaking and public-engagement skills.
Budgets & meetings
Explore budgeting, effective meetings and the issues that affect local businesses and neighbors.
Program guidelines
The Redbank Valley Chamber’s JCP Program guidelines include:
- JCPs should be a resident of the Redbank Valley School District.
- The Chamber can have more than one JCP serving at a time.
- Junior and Senior High school students are encouraged to apply.
- Students should write a letter of interest to the Chamber outlining why they want to be a JCP.
- An interview process with Chamber members will occur.
- Once selected, the JCP should take the “Junior Chamber Person Pledge.”
- JCPs may be appointed to one- or two-year terms.
- Attendance will be required at monthly meetings. Confirm the current date, time and location on the Chamber calendar and with the Chamber office.
- A Junior Chamber Person shall not receive compensation.
- JCPs should be seated with Chamber, participate in chamber-community events, and observe all Chamber rules.
- JCPs cannot vote or participate in executive session.
- Attendance at committee meetings and chamber-community events is encouraged.
- A Junior Chamber Person shall serve at the pleasure of Chamber and may be removed at any time, for any reason, at the discretion of Chamber.
- To earn the Distinguished JCP Award, the student should serve for a minimum of six months, having attended a majority of Chamber meetings.
Apply to be a Junior Chamber Person.
Get your information ready
The application asks about your school, graduation year, activities, awards, plans and why you want to serve. It also requests a cover letter.
You must be a resident of the Redbank Valley School District. A parent or guardian’s signature is requested if you are under 18.
Choose how to submit
Use the online form below to send your application information and cover letter to the Chamber, or complete the printable application.
The original instructions allow the completed form and cover letter to be emailed to the Chamber or delivered to 309 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. Contact the Chamber for submission or signature questions.
Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Your application information
Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Activities, awards and post-graduation plans may be left blank when they do not apply or are not yet known. Include your cover letter in its separate field.
Please provide only the information requested. No date of birth or identity documents are requested.
Keep exploring the program.
Application, guide and pledge
Download the Junior Chamber Member Application above. Contact the Chamber for the current program guide, pledge and supporting resources.
- Junior Chamber Member Application — printable PDF linked above
- Junior Chamber pledge — request a current copy
- Junior Chamber program guide — request a current copy
- Junior Council Person case study: Dan Yocum — ask the Chamber for a copy
Questions? We are here to help.
For questions or more information, call (814) 275-3929 or visit the Chamber contact page.
Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce
309 Broad Street, Suite 2
New Bethlehem, PA 16242
Fax: (814) 275-4269
Email: [email protected]