Junior Leadership Durham, Inc. (JLD) is a community-wide program in Durham, North Carolina.  It is designed to shape the future of Durham high school sophomores with an in-depth knowledge of the Durham community, promote teamwork, and assist with developing their leadership skills and fostering self-confidence and personal growth -- recognizing that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.Program objectives are to: develop leadership skills; increase volunteerism; promote communication between high school students; educate students on the responsibilities of City and County Government and the services both provide its citizens; and expose youth to various careers within City and County governments.