Leadership Wilkes 2016 is a program sponsored by the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce to develop a group of informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing visionary and progressive leadership for Wilkes County.
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The program is an in-depth study of management styles, personalities, and involved
activities to illustrate positive leadership opportunities. Taking place over a four-month period, Leadership Wilkes 2016 participants have a chance to tour facilities, participate in informative seminars and are enlightened to the resources available to them in Wilkes.
Once participants have completed Leadership Wilkes 2016, they will be well informed and have a foundation for implementing their knowledge and skills to become a progressive citizen & leader.
THE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM:
Area leaders in business, government, education, health care, industry, and tourism enlighten participants on the resources available to Wilkes County citizens. During each session the group will look at topics ranging from non-profits to community infrastructure.
The program culminates with a graduation ceremony for participants, their guests, and alumni from previous classes.
LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
Participants are encouraged to attend all Leadership Wilkes 2016 sessions including graduation. Absence from any portion of a session is considered an absence for the day. Attendance reflects the commitment necessary to receive a meaningful experience from your investment in the program.
Casual dress is recommended at all sessions.
TO APPLY:
Enrollment in the Leadership Wilkes 2016 program is limited. Candidates are selected on the basis of their previous and potential leadership ability and community involvement.
Applications must be received by July 15th, 2016 to be eligible for the program.
All applicants will be notified by email regarding acceptance in the program.
For more information call 336-838-8662 or email ldyer@wilkesnc.org
Tuition for the program is $600.
Tuition covers the cost of facilitation, meals, refreshments, travel, and graduation. Non-profit organizations may qualify for partial financial aid. Please indicate scholarship need on the application.
Leadership Wilkes Testimonials:
“I would highly recommend Leadership Wilkes to anyone wanting to really get to know Wilkes County, network with other area professionals, improve their leadership abilities, get more connected with the Chamber of Commerce, learn how to get more involved in the community or open up the door for possible business opportunities.
I was amazed at all the history, agriculture, commerce, outdoor activities, infrastructure, and Wilkes based national companies that we have in Wilkes County. Being new to Wilkes County this was a great experience for me, but I was even more impressed with the many Wilkes natives that have been here their entire lives and told me they never really knew Wilkes County until Leadership Wilkes!
On top of all that I got to make some great friends and got to experience some behind the scenes tours, not normally open to the public. I would not trade my experience at Leadership Wilkes 2015 for anything.
Since Leadership Wilkes I have discovered some new business opportunities, expanded my local mindset, participated more in Chamber events, gotten involved in a number of local organizations, educated my friends and peers about my experience and became a patron of many local businesses and used many of the great Wilkes resources I did not know existed.”
Landon House
Carolina West Wireless
Class of 2015