Programs
Signature Program Curriculum
Signature Program sessions focus on Assets, Challenges, and Resources
The curriculum generally consists of the following programs:
Opening Retreat
Participants will kick-off the program with a two and one half day experience comprised of workshops that focus on Stark County history, strengths and challenges, and gain insight into personal leadership styles, team building, ethics and personal mission.
Stark County Day
A whirlwind bus tour traverses over 200 miles of the county. Similarities and differences are addressed as community leaders hop on and off the bus through out the day.
Economic Growth and Development
Participants explore the components of economic growth, and focus on local businesses and their roles in the community. Participants discuss current issues affecting the economic health of our community and learn how to play a leadership role in promoting growth and development.
Human Services
An introduction to the organizations that meet many of our community's needs, the key people and issues involved in providing services to local residents, and how leadership and individual volunteer efforts can make a difference.
Asset Building
How a community can identify, nurture and develop potential leaders from all walks of life. The selection, development and implementation of small-group community service projects.
Quality of Life: The Arts
Participants explore the features of a positive quality of life and their availability in Stark County. The role of the arts in our community's emotional, educational and financial well being is addressed.
Education
A look at present realities, future needs, and the leadership challenges available to positively impact local educational opportunities. Issues of accountability and collaboration are examined.
Cultural Diversity
A celebration of the diversity in the class and community. Themes include recognizing the economic value that diversity adds to our community and dealing with perceived challenges.
Regional Economic Day
In conjunction with the Northeast Ohio Task Force (14 other leadership programs) we address issues of economic development and regional growth. This new program is the outgrowth of needs identified by local Leadership Boards of Trustees to address issues regionally and to promote collaboration.
Justice and Safety
An overview of the civil and criminal justice systems, processes, and services to the community, with a particular emphasis on juvenile issues. Participants examine issues facing the community and leadership roles to help shape community response.
Citizenship Day and Graduation*
Increase awareness of the political process-how it works, what motivates people to get involved, and how it affects local communities; explore ways for citizens to get involved.
Graduation is an evening program for invited guests and LSC supporters, the commencement caps an intense course of building a foundation for community trusteeship.
Project Presentations and Reflection
A half day of sharing outcomes of the asset building projects and reflecting on the Leadership experience completed.
*additional evening portion