The Shelton Leadership Center was founded in 2002 by General Hugh Shelton following his retirement as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His desire to give back to his alma mater NC State University, prompted him to initiate a scholarship program. Soon, his efforts grew to include educational programs and organizational development training focused on developing the next generation of values-based leaders. The Shelton Leadership Center’s value-based leadership development programs now reach pre-college, college students, and professionals within multiple settings, including NC State and other higher education institutions, corporations, government entities, non-profits, and youth development organizations.

The Red Hat Shelton Challenge is a six-day, residential program built on Shelton’s core values – honesty, integrity, diversity, social responsibility, and compassion – and is designed to help high school students enhance their capacities to become values-based leaders. The program invites rising ninth through twelfth graders to be part of a university campus community for the week and participate in activities designed to teach leadership concepts such as ethical decision-making, civic and social responsibility, effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, how to motivate others, and goal setting.

Three week-long camps are held at NC State University:

● June 8-13, 2025

● June 22-27, 2025

● July 13-18, 2025

Coach/Mentor/Trainers (CMT) are college-aged students who guide teams, facilitate reflections, and evaluate team performances, bringing college-level enthusiasm to the Challenge. As a result of serving as a CMT, you will have the opportunity to deepen your own leadership while building relevant professional skills, such as the ability to work on diverse, intergenerational teams, communication, and critical thinking, while shaping young minds. Past Shelton Challenge experience is preferred, but not required.

Salary: CMTs will be compensated via a one-time payment that will amount to $600 to help remove barriers for college students serving in this invaluable role. All wages will be taxed accordingly.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Having prior experience with Challenge programs is preferred, but not required.

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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