Goals

Goal 1:  Increase participants' community involvement and expand their leadership skills by educating them on regional issues.

Goal 2:  Develop participants’ leadership skills by exposing them to community leaders and local resources. 

Goal 3:  Facilitate networks of contacts to assist participants in becoming effective community leaders. 

Goal 4:  Promote the importance of community involvement after completing the program and encourage class participants to be actively involved in the Historic Triangle community. 

Goal 5:  Implement outreach efforts to broaden and diversify the participant base and alumni participation. 

Goal 6:  Support seamless transitions that encourage continued program success.

Objectives

·         Bring together, from a cross section of the community, participants who are eager to expand their community involvement.

·         Introduce the participants to key community leaders and organizations that address major issues.

·         Establish, for the participants, a network of contacts helpful for becoming effective community leaders.

·         Provide education, training and development in community and leadership skills.

·         Provide participants with an enjoyable experience as they enhance their roles as leaders, gain personal and professional growth, and form lasting friendships.

·        Foster an Alumni Association that enables participants to continue their involvement with the LEAD Historic Triangle.