leadership stark county brochure
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Leadership Stark County's program brochure, featuring information about the Signature Program, Spotlight Stark County, Government Leadership Academy and Encounter Bus Tour.TRANSCRIPT
““T h e greate st wea lt h o f a commu n ity li e s n ot i n th e a mou nt o f it s t rea su re but i n t h e qu a lity o f it s lea de rshi p”John Gardner, former U.S. Secretary Health, Education and Welfare
About Leadership Stark CountyAbout Leadership Stark County
We engage and educate our community leaders through a variety of programs tailored to meet business and community needs.
MISSION To develop a corps of motivated leaders with lifelong commitment to community trusteeship in Stark County.
CommunityCommunity
ParticipantsParticipants
AlumniAlumni
Through LSC, you’ll enhance your awareness about Stark County and the surrounding region, meet other like-minded local leaders and hone your leadership capabilities.
Participants from your organization return with renewed energy about the community and will have harnessed their own leadership abilities, ultimately enhancing what they bring to your business.
As a result of LSC’s programs, the community has access to a talented pool of committed community leaders who are ready and willing to be tapped for board positions and leadership roles.
Program graduates remain active in community service. We have a strong alumni network and graduates are urged to continue to stay involved with LSC and continuously shape our community through board service.
EmployersEmployers
Leadership program BENEFITS
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visit us online at LeadershipStarkCounty.org
what’s the BEST PROGRAM for me?
BEST PROGRAM
The Government Leadership Acad-
emy program is a great fit for anyone
involved or considering involvement
in public service.
Spotlight Stark County is designed to
inform, inspire and involve young
professionals, age 25 to 34.The Signature Program is perfect for
both seasoned and emerging leaders
who are dedicated to growing their
community trusteeship.
new to the area? get started with our one-day Encounter Bus Tour!
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Your Signature experience includes:Exploring the cultural, economic, and historic features of Stark County on a wide-ranging bus tour.
Delving into economic development with on-site tours and small-group interaction with CEOs.
Taking a jail tour, meeting with local judges, and investigating the justice system on a cruiser ride with sheriff’s deputies and police.
Examining social and economic issues through panel discussions with political and civic leaders.
Role-playing within a poverty simulation and visiting non-profits to better understand their unique concerns.
Experiencing local education by shadowing a school principal, having frank discus-sions with superintendents, and enjoying first-hand observation.
The Signature Program is ideal for business and community leaders who are ready to take their careers to the next level.
Each year, participants undergo a 10-month training program designed to enhance leadership skills and provide an understanding of local issues, assets, and resources.
Your leadership experience begins with a two-and-a-half day Orientation Retreat in September that will provide you with an in-depth personal leadership assessment and dynamic workshops. From there, you’ll meet once per month to expand your capacity for leadership and service in our community.
enhance your leadership skills and learn about local issues, assets and resources
Signature Program
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I was able to experience Stark County firsthand unlike ever before. Not only did we discuss Stark County as a
whole, but we experienced it through tours and exercises, bringing the problems that our
county faces daily into our lives and discussing possible solutions that we
could take as a community.Jeff LeBeau, account executive,
WRL Advertising
Apply online atwww.leadershipstarkcounty.org
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Be recognized by businesses and organi-
zations for your leadership capacity.
Be placed into Leadership Stark County’s
board matching process to identify the
non-profit and community organiza-
tions where you can make a difference.
Be connected to more than 700
Signature Class alumni for educa-
tional, service and networking oppor-
tunities.
Have access to the more than 100
community leaders who have served as
program day hosts, guests and speakers.
Spotlight Stark County
experience personal and professional leadership development designed for young professionals
Spotlight is designed for dynamic young
professionals interested in their community.
Participate in the Spotlight Program and
experience personal and professional
leadership development sessions along
with engaging community service projects.
Participate in leadership skills training seminars
Be introduced to local history, development, and the arts through tours
Hear from local leaders through panel discussions
Get involved in a community service project with a local non-profit
Engage with other young professionals through networking events
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Spotlight Stark County offered me a truly unique experience to interact with other young
professionals through a series of innovative classes designed to encourage networking and
develop professional leadership. Rachel Lewis, Regional Planning Commission
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While in Spotlight, you will:
personal and professional leadership dep
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During the six-week Government Leadership
Academy program, elected officials and aspiring
candidates learn to hone their leadership skills
and styles and become educated on local and
regional government.
The program is a great fit for anyone involved or
considering involvement in public service.
During the six-week Government Leadership
Academy program, elected officials and aspiring
candidates learn to hone their leadership skills
and styles and become educated on local and
regional government.
The program is a great fit for anyone involved or
cococococonsn idering involvement in public service.
Government Leadership Academy
Determine your leadership style, build your leadership skills and become a more effective leader and communicator.
Learn to work with the local media and communicate with citizens using traditional and emerging media tools.
Explore economic development and regionalism through panel discussions with guest speakers.
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Through the Government Leadership Academy, you’ll:
The course met my expectations and more. It’s a great course with an excellent instructor
and a true learning atmosphere. It gave me thought-provoking insight into government
leadership. Jeanette Mullane, director, Stark County Board of Elections
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A department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Visit www.LeadershipStarkCounty.org to receive more information about our programs, learn
more about how they can benefit you, or to download applications.
Contact Fran Wells, Leadership Stark County director, at (330) 458-2094
Have questions about LEADERSHIP?
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facebook.com/leadershipstarkcounty
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Leadership Stark County • 222 Market Avenue N • Canton, Ohio 44702