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SPOTLIGHT

Find your people, your strengths, & your place in Stark County.

A program for young professionals who want to know their community, build real connections, and discover where they can make a difference.

Learn your community, and find your niche in it

For Stark County to thrive, young professionals need to work, play, and stay here.

 

Spotlight helps you do exactly that — identify and develop your personal strengths, meet a wide range of community leaders and organizations, and explore the issues and opportunities around you. It’s a welcoming way to plug into the community and find meaningful ways to serve.

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Program Benefits & Outcomes

The Spotlight program is designed to provide immediate value and long-term community impact. By focusing on personal growth and deep local engagement, class members gain a unique vantage point on Stark County.

Spotlight class
members receive

 Personalized Gallup Strengths assessment

➤ Leadership-development programming

➤ Community service opportunities

➤ Introduction to nonprofit leaders and causes

➤ Exposure to community arts and culture

➤ Networking with like-minded young professionals

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Spotlight FAQ's

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

Leadership for every step. 

I have learned about amazing organizations and individuals in Stark.

The program has broadened my perspective on what it means to be a leader.

- Mary Ellen Icaza, CEO & Executive Director of Stark County District Library, 35th Signature Class

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