“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” (Margaret Mead)
What: Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro (Leadership) is an intensive program designed to inform, develop, and engage
committed and emerging leaders in greater Chapel Hill.
Why: Leadership participants broaden their understanding of issues and opportunities facing the region, refine their leadership skills, and are invited to deepen their influence through ongoing networking and service opportunities.
How: Leadership is a cohort-based learning experience with nine sessions over four months that combine presentations, tours, experiential learning activities, and facilitated dialogue to help participants better understand key issues in our region related to government, education, health and human services, economic development, and the environment.
2018 Program: Registration for the 2018 Leadership Program is open with priority consideration for applications submitted by Friday, April 20th. Registration will close on Thursday, April 26th.
By enrolling, participants commit to the following schedule as well as graduation expectations and payment requirements listed here (*partial scholarships are available).
- Wednesday, May 2, 2018: Session #1 - Kickoff
- Thursday, May 3rd: Session #2 - Orientation and Ropes Course
- Thursday, May 24th: Session #3 - History & Governance
- Thursday, May 31st: Session #4 - Education & Workforce Development
- Thursday, June 14th: Session #5 - Health & Human Services
- Thursday, June 28th: Session #6 - Economic Development & the Environment
- Thursday, July 12th: Session #7 - University Relations
- Thursday, July 26th: Session #8 - Justice, Equity, and Entrepreneurship
- Thursday, August 23rd: Session #9 - State of the Community Report & Graduation
CLICK to review a more detailed schedule
CLICK to hear from a recent graduate of the Leadership program.