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Programs for Building a Network of Engaged Leaders
Overview
- Eight monthly interactive sessions
- Gain a deeper understanding of County issues
- Discover new ways to get involved and give back
- Visit unique sites throughout the county
- Create meaningful new friendships
- Connect with local leaders and elected officials
Applications now open. Deadline for submission is April 23, 2021
Senior Leadership Montgomery is a program for people 55+ who are seeking to deepen their civic engagement, their knowledge about the county and expand their community network. This program helps to answer the question, “What’s Next?” by informing, educating and connecting participants to the resources and expertise of other local leaders.
Once-per-month for eight months, participants engage in learning more about the place in which they live while developing significant and meaningful relationships with their classmates. The connections made can help participants become better engaged in their communities and make those communities better places for future generations.
Subject matter areas for the program include:
- Montgomery County 101
- Civic Engagement
- Safety Net
- Public Safety
- Education
- Arts
Experiential learning components include a guided bus tour of unique and history county sites; a 360 degree exploration of the education system; visit to MoCo’s Correctional Facility in Clarksburg and Public Safety Training Academy; nonprofit service projects; and networking lunches with elected county officials.
Graduates 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 Graduates can expect:
- Gain a deep perspective on county issues
- Create close and lasting friendships
- Gain access to a network of community leaders
Where applicable, organizations supportive of their staff member’s participation can gain additional visibility and recognition as being committed to the improvement of Montgomery County as well as engaged employees with access to a network that can assist in helping businesses thrive.
The 2020-2021 Senior Leadership Montgomery Program sessions occur once a month beginning on September 29, 2021 and ending on April 27, 2022. A full list of session dates can be found here.
Applicants MUST:
- Be 55+ years of age either living or working in Montgomery County
- Be willing to give time, energy, and experience to volunteer/community service
- Be able to travel to various program sessions throughout the county
- Complete and submit an online application by April 23, 2021
The full tuition cost for a single participant is $950 and tuition assistance is available.
Spouses/significant others are encouraged to apply and participate together; the full, discounted cost for both participants is $1,800.
In the event there are restrictions in September that prevent gatherings over 25 people, we will cultivate an exciting hybrid experience utilizing video conferencing and smaller, outdoor gatherings similar to the successful 2020-21 leadership program year.
Interested candidates can apply online via the button above or contact Ali Levingston, Vice President, Leadership Programs, at 301.881.3333 or ali.levingston@leadermont.org
Potential applicants can also attend an upcoming virtual program info session.
