YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. This group makes up the majority of CGTI. They are the teenagers who come to CGTI willing to learn all the leadership skills, healthy choices, community and social issues, and prevention programs. Participants are selected by application.

YOUTH STAFF. Youth Staff have completed the PALS 1 program and are staff in training. They bring experience, enthusiasm, and ideas to make the leadership conference truly youth-led. The highest participation level, youth staff attend staff training, daily staff meetings, mentor and train the PALS 1 and participants, act as co-facilitators for discussion groups, assist activity coordinators (leading energizers and songs) and aid in the planning of CGTI! Youth Staff are selected by application. HQ

PEERS WITH ADVANCED LEADERSHIP SKILLS is a program designed for previous participants who wish to return to CGTI to learn more about leadership and teamwork. PALS is broken into two years, PALS 1 and PALS 2. Each program has a specific skills and goals to learn during the week. PALS must go through an interview process before being selected. They are on a selected first come, first serve basis.

VOLUNTEER STAFF. For those people 18 and older with a high school diploma, enjoyment and knowledge of working with youth, and a desire to help others in the prevention process may volunteer their time at CGTI as staff members. Staff have the opportunity to interact with participants on many levels. Their main tasks are to lead discussion and community groups, monitor dorm rooms, and participate in free-time activities. Staff are chosen by interview and application by alumni staff. After a couple of years with CGTI, staff members have the opportunity to try and move to higher staff positions which involve leading participants as well as other staff.