Purpose One of the biggest challenges in Wayne County is developing leaders for our future. Our many community organizations count on people to serve on their boards and as volunteers to complete their important work. Today s leaders require new skills and new information. A diverse group is assembled to encourage a better understanding of the different sectors that make up our community. An opening retreat is designed to ensure a class identity and to build relationships.
Classmates reach a solid understanding of how they work as a team.
A series of eight sessions, one full day per month, provides information about local issues, areas of community need, and current resources through the interaction between community leaders and program participants. The Advisory Board will select participants from various sections of the community. Every effort will be made to recruit people with a wide range of experiences and involvement. Participant's community interest, involvement, recommendations, and ability to assume expanded community responsibility are considered in being selected for the program. The class will be limited to a maximum of 30 Wayne County residents or people who work in Wayne County and can demonstrate the ability to become further involved in the community.