Leadership Marion

Class 42 | August 2024 - May 2025
Class 42 applications are now open!

Leadership Marion's purpose is to identify, develop, and sustain community leaders.
The program aims to develop and enhance personal leadership skills, provide knowledge enrichment of Marion County,
and cultivate leadership involvement throughout Marion County.

The Program

The program spans eight months and includes leadership sessions from September through May. Leadership sessions typically include
a full day commitment on Thursday and an occasional evening commitment. The sessions of Leadership Marion will all be conducted locally in Marion County.

Objectives

Identify and select highly qualified emerging leaders to participate in the Program.
Provide the participants with an understanding of the opportunities and needs of the community through a series of issues-oriented programs, using existing local leaders as well as regional and national authorities from academic communities, business, and industry.
Educate and counsel the participants in management and leadership skills, and the application of their skills to volunteer community leadership positions.
Develop interpersonal relationships and "esprit de corps" among the participants which will provide a common ground for working together on community projects.
Create lines of direct communication between participants and existing community leaders.
Identify organizational and individual opportunities for community involvement and assist in the placement of participants in these positions.

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Class 41 Schedule

April 1, 2023 - Applications Open
May 31, 2023 - Application Deadline
June 2023 - Review and Selection
July 1, 2023 - Class Announced
August 16, 2023- Orientation Meeting
August 25-26, 2023 - Mandatory Retreat
September 14, 2023 - History, Trends, People
October 5, 2023 - Human Needs and Services
November 2, 2023 - Public Education
December 7, 2023 - Government and Legal
January 4, 2024 - Quality of Life and Healthcare
February 1, 2024 - Business, Technology
March 7, 2024 - Post Secondary Education
April 4, 2024 - Tourism and Leisure
May 3, 2024 - Service Project
May 16, 2024 - Graduation

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