| OVERVIEW
Leadership Atlanta recognizes that its mission of building
a better community in the Atlanta region would be more readily accomplished
if adults were inspired at an earlier age to take on and exercise
real leadership committed to serving the common good. L.E.A.D. is
an initiative of Leadership Atlanta, a leadership program for young
professionals. Targeted to a diverse group of motivated and promising
individuals between the ages of 25 and 32, L.E.A.D. is designed
to equip young leaders with key skills, knowledge and contacts early
in their professional and community service careers. The program
integrates skill development with an exploration of community issues
and needs. L.E.A.D. tuition is $1000. This program runs from September-April
and includes two overnight retreats and five full training days
that teach leadership skill development, inclusion and diversity
training, and broad exposure to the community. The program also
includes a hand-on service learning component and one-on-one mentoring.
The integration of skill development, leadership development, and
exploration of community issues sets this program apart from existing
programs in the Atlanta region. Now entering its sixth year, L.E.A.D.
boasts 185 graduates from the first five classes. These young leaders,
and all who follow in their footsteps, represent the next generation
of leadership for metro Atlanta.
How will individual participants benefit?
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Leadership
L.E.A.D. 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 as committed, connected and driven leaders
ready to tackle any issue.
Education
L.E.A.D. 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. graduates will be inspired and prepared to take on
greater societal responsibility in the community. L.E.A.D. demonstrates
the rewards and benefits of giving back to the community 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. will connect each participant with well-established
mentors in the community. Participants will build networking
relationships, learn from diverse peers, and develop a better
sense of direction for developing themselves and a better community.
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How will the community benefit?
The Atlanta community will see greater community involvement and
visibility from young leaders. Additional opportunities will be
created as participants shape and influence the community. The next
generation of business and civic leaders will form the competencies
and networks that allow them steer Metro Atlanta into the future.
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