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A PROGRAM OF THE

Leadership Louisa fosters leadership potential in the local community to ensure positive growth and development of the Louisa County Region.

Leadership Louisa encourages participants to develop the skills and access resources needed to provide the leadership to address community needs.

Leadership Louisa enhances understanding of the complex issues facing the Louisa community through:

Educational programs designed to broaden knowledge of the area, and increase awareness of community processes, programs and problems.
Exposure to local government, economic, social and political organizations, as well as the local education system, businesses and non-profit organizations.
Introductions to community leaders and local decision makers.

Leadership Louisa will prepare community leaders for positions of responsibility by:

Providing leadership skill-building, including self assessments, teamwork, communication, decision-making, & more!
Hosting workshops about relevant & unique leadership challenges & demands.
Visiting various economic, social & political organizations that provide services and benefits to the community.
Acquainting participants with community processes, programs & problems.
Developing of a network of new talent for service with public & private commissions & organizations.
Creating opportunities to engage newly-obtained skills & knowledge through a comprehensive community service project for a local non-profit.

Qualifications

Willingness to commit to attendance
at six full-day sessions once per month January through June & all work required outside of class.
Employed for more than 1 year by current employer & seeking professional growth.
A demonstrated capacity for leadership within the individual’s own organization.
Sincere concern about the future of our community & commitment to help shape its future.

Tuition