The Columbia County Chamber is now accepting applications for the 2016 Leadership Columbia County and Youth Leadership programs.

Leadership Columbia County is an adult program that explores community topics such as local government, law enforcement, healthcare, industry & economic development, cultures, community service and much more.

Applications for the adult program must be received by 5 p.m. on April 23.

The Youth Leadership is for rising sophomore and juniors from the Columbia County public and private high schools.

The students meet once a month for programs that look at various aspects of the community.

Applications must be received at the Chamber office by 5 p.m. April 1.

Applications for both programs are available on the Chamber’s website at www.columbiacountychamber.com.