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What is L.E.A.D. ATLANTA?
Bringing highly motivated and energetic people together, L.E.A.D.
ATLANTA is a comprehensive leadership program for young professionals
between the ages of 25 and 32. Centered on the founding principles
of leadership, education, action, and direction, the program is
designed to equip young people with key skills, knowledge and contacts
early in their professional and community service careers. The seven-session
program is built around a problem-solving project. The integration
of skill development, leadership development, and exploration of
community issues makes this program uniquely different from existing
programs that target this age group.
How does L.E.A.D. ATLANTA work?
Following a competitive process, the approximately 35 L.E.A.D. ATLANTA
class members will begin to build relationships and skills during
an opening retreat. They will be divided into teams according to
the community issues that they are most passionate about, as identified
during the application process. Over the course of their L.E.A.D.
ATLANTA experience, the project teams will build upon the skills
they develop and the knowledge they gain to develop a solution for
a specific community issue in their chosen area.
What benefits will each participant receive?
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Leadership
L.E.A.D. ATLANTA will foster critical-thinking skills essential
in the workplace and community. Participants will enhance their
leadership skills in the areas of team building, decision-making,
problem solving and community awareness. As a result, participants
walk away from the program feeling self-sufficient, connected
and driven leaders ready to tackle any issue.
Education
L.E.A.D. ATLANTA will increase participant’s awareness
and understanding of the challenges and issues facing our communities.
The program will provide the vital tools and resources each
member will need in order to tackle these pertinent issues.
They will be educated on the founding principles, heritage,
and history of Atlanta.
Action
L.E.A.D. ATLANTA graduates will be inspired and prepared to
take on greater societal responsibility in the community. L.E.A.D.
ATLANTA engrains the rewards and benefits of giving back to
the community at an earlier age by exposing the participants
to various activities and missions of non-profit, community-based
organizations around Atlanta. As a result, graduates will inspire
others to become actively involved in their communities at an
even younger age.
Direction
L.E.A.D. ATLANTA will connect each participant with well-established
mentors of the community. Participants will build networking
relationships, learn from diverse peers, and develop a better
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How will the community benefit?
The Atlanta community will see greater community involvement and
visibility from leaders at a younger age. Additional opportunities
will be created as participants shape and influence the community.
Leadership among young leaders in the community continues, as they
remain committed and involved to serving Atlanta.
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