To identify existing and potential community leaders, focus them on the issues that face Seminole County and its position in the region, and instill in them an understanding of community trusteeship. Create a program that brings present and future community leaders together for the sharing of knowledge that will inspire them to step forward and make a difference in our community. Strengthen the professional community by offering a curriculum that challenges the minds of its participants towards a shared goal of community trusteeship. Develop the basic element of strong leadership in each participant as they become the force of change within our community by empowering others. Participation is interactive and creative problem solving.
Students develop networking and team building opportunities.
Completion of the program prepares graduates to strengthen the overall development of their organization, Seminole County and the region. This can be initiated and completed during the class year or beyond graduation. It is up to each class to manage this process, use travel time, lunch breaks and other time to discuss possibilities. In addition, there are also shorter-term projects that usually involve a smaller group from the class whereas the Class Project attempts to include everyone. In the Fall of 1992, leaders from area businesses, county Chambers of Commerce and Seminole Community College combined their talents into a task force to develop the program.