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Leadership Harris County has proven to be a quality program for its participants. Our goal is to build, through a well developed program, a network of leaders who will actively engage in Chamber and Community projects. The Chamber has graduated over 30 leadership classes. Students participate in sessions on professional, community and economic development as well as Servant Leadership. Participants will graduate in December better prepared to tackle the responsibilities of community involvement & professional leadership.
PURPOSE
Leadership Harris County was created to increase the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in varied community organizations. Participants are exposed to a variety of social and economic issues facing our region. This awareness helps develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of Harris County.
PROGRAM
Leadership Harris County consists of an orientation session, three 1/2 day class sessions, a class service project, and additional volunteer hours to be assigned.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are selected using an objective process with information presented on a completed program application.
For more information call 706-628-0010 or email Dawn at dawn@harriscountychamber.org.Please Click Here to download an application.
Application deadline is August 1, 2019.
Selection criteria are:
To graduate, participants are required to attend all sessions.
GENERAL TOPICS
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Harris County program, each participant (or participant’s sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee of $250 for program costs.
PURPOSE
Leadership Harris County was created to increase the quality and quantity of men and women capable of accepting leadership roles in varied community organizations. Participants are exposed to a variety of social and economic issues facing our region. This awareness helps develop informed, civic-oriented leaders who are interested in helping direct the future of Harris County.
PROGRAM
Leadership Harris County consists of an orientation session, three 1/2 day class sessions, a class service project, and additional volunteer hours to be assigned.
PARTICIPANTS
Participants are selected using an objective process with information presented on a completed program application.
For more information call 706-628-0010 or email Dawn at dawn@harriscountychamber.org.Please Click Here to download an application.
Application deadline is August 1, 2019.
Selection criteria are:
- Motivation and commitment to serve the community
- Demonstrated Leadership Qualities
- An interest in participating in community projects upon completion of the series
To graduate, participants are required to attend all sessions.
GENERAL TOPICS
- Tourism
- Human Services
- Local Government
- Agriculture
- Leadership Skill Development
- Local History and Geography
- Economic Development
- Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue
- Education
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Harris County program, each participant (or participant’s sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee of $250 for program costs.