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The Encore Program
Overview
- Interactive sessions
- “Transition to Retirement” assessment and plan creation
- Knowledge enhancement of Montgomery County history, institutions, and issues
- Community engagement projects
- Intergenerational session day
- Cross-program mentoring opportunities
- Additional opportunities beyond session days, such as learning enhancement, group projects, and special engagement events
The Encore program (formerly the Senior Leadership Montgomery program) is designed to help transitioning leaders find their leadership purpose in their post-professional life by applying their expertise, experience, and passion to strengthen Montgomery County.
The program completes the LM leadership lifecycle for Montgomery County professionals. During the program, participants will identify values, skills, interests, and goals that will help them transition from organizational leadership to a community leadership role. Participants will engage in immersive sessions and activities while creating plans to utilize their expertise, experience, and passion to strengthen Montgomery County.
Throughout the program, participants will form deeper connections to the people, organizations, and resources in Montgomery County, enhancing their capacity to tackle community issues and challenges. In addition, the program offers exclusive opportunities beyond session days, such as learning enhancements, group projects, and special engagement events.
Participants leave the program as part of an exclusive alumni network of more than 2,500 leaders who are better informed of county history and present-day realities. They also emerge better connected to the people, organizations, and service opportunities that can collectively move Montgomery County forward.
Our participants can expect to:
- Transition organizational leadership capabilities into civic leadership
- Expand their network of peers
- Enhance their knowledge and capacity to address community issues
- Uncover a strengthened commitment to civic engagement
The Encore program meets between September and May of each year. 2024-2025 session days are as follows:
LM Led Sessions
September 25
November 20- Joint session day with CORE and EL
January 22, 2025
March 19, 2025
May 21, 2025
Self-Guided Sessions
October 16
December 18
February 19, 2025
April 16, 2025
Other Key Dates
Cohort Meet & Greet
Wednesday, August 21
Homecoming
Tuesday, October 1
Graduation
Friday, May 30, 2025
Applicants MUST:
- Live in Montgomery County
- Be planning to retire from full-time work within the calendar year or have retired within the last five years
- Be willing to give their time, energy, and expertise to volunteer/community service
- Complete and submit an application for the Encore program by the deadline.
The full tuition cost is $950. Tuition assistance is available through an application process and is subject to available funds. Applicants must submit tuition assistance requests before or on the program application due date.
Interested candidates can apply online via the button above or contact us, at 301.881.3333 or sarah.burnett@leadermont.org.
