P: (706) 628-0010
F: (706) 628-4429
POSTPONED
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
For 2021-2022, our class will consist of ten adults and ten high school students; juniors and seniors. Students must live in Harris County but may be home schooled or attend a private school in another county.
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. Application deadline is July 16, 2021for adult applications, August 11, 2021 for youth.
Please Click Here to open the adult application
Please Click Here to open the youth application
Selection criteria are:
To graduate, participants are required to attend all sessions.
GENERAL TOPICS
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Harris County program, each adult participant (or participant’s sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee that must be paid prior to Orientation.
Adult $250
Youth $100
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
For 2021-2022, our class will consist of ten adults and ten high school students; juniors and seniors. Students must live in Harris County but may be home schooled or attend a private school in another county.
- August 24th - Orientation & Kick-Off Session. Attendance at our quarterly dinner at Harris County High School.
- Class sessions are held from 1pm – 7pm. Session dates are:
- September 21
- October 19
- November 16
- January 18
- February 15
- March 15
- April 19
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. Application deadline is July 16, 2021for adult applications, August 11, 2021 for youth.
Please Click Here to open the adult application
Please Click Here to open the youth application
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
- Servant Leadership Skill Development
- Local History and Geography
- Economic Development
- Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue
- Education
TUITION
If accepted in the Leadership Harris County program, each adult participant (or participant’s sponsor or company) will be billed for the tuition fee that must be paid prior to Orientation.
Adult $250
Youth $100