Curriculum overview
Leadership Development Academy participants experience formal leadership training, extensive Real Colors development, stress management, self-awareness as a leader, enhanced networking, expanded community exposure and involvement, and team building with a final team project.
Topics covered during sessions:
- Active Shooter Training
- Civic Responsibilities
- Community Awareness
- Crisis Communication
- Diversity Awareness
- Economic Development
- Fundraising
- Image & Volunteerism
- Introduction to Marketing & Branding
- Networking Skills
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Project Management
- Public Sector Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Real Colors Leadership Development
- Time Management
Important dates & info
Sessions are a full day, once a month, for nine (9) months. The first week in September requires two days; one for orientation and one for a ropes course retreat.
- Tuition fee: $1,500
- June 1, 2023: Application deadline
- Sept. 1, 2023: Tuition payment deadline
- Sept. 14, 2023: Orientation session (full day)
- Sept. 15, 2023: Ropes course (full day)
- May 9, 2024: Project presentations and program graduation
Program history
- Year founded: 2003
- Organization status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Number of graduates: 525+
- Organizations involved: 100+
- Collaborative community projects: 100+