Curriculum

    The program objectives are met through day-long sessions combined with  field
    trips and class projects.  Class sessions develop participants' basic
    awareness and key skills that are necessary to influence and initiate actions
    that will prepare them to be future leaders in the public and/or private sector.

    Sessions are typically held the third Tuesday of each month from August to
    May and address the following topics:

        * Leadership in a Changing Society
        * Government and Politics
        * Business and Economic Development
        * Justice System
        * Education
        * Quality of Life
        * Health and Human Services
        * Community Leadership


    In addition, this program offers extensive networking opportunities with other
    participants, alumni, Leadership Washington County board members and
    many other community leaders.

    Total tuition for the nine-month program is $975.00.  $825.00 is paid by the
    employer/sponsor of the participant with the remaining $150.00 paid by the
    participant as a commitment to the program.  Tuition is not payable until
    notification of acceptance to the program.


    Session Structure:

    Session 1: Orientation
    What to expect:  Expectations/commitments outlined and agreed upon
                                 Team building activities
                                 Project Teams assignments

    Session 2: Leadership in a Changing Society
    What to expect: Discussion of  changing leadership qualities
                                A look at socio-economic demographics of the county
                                Identification of personality traits
                                Team building exercises

    Session 3: Government and politics
    What to expect:  Discuss roles of various local and county elected offices

    Session 4: Business and Economic Development
    What to expect: Discuss marketing efforts and Economic issues
                                Group projects

    Session 5: The Justice System
    What to expect: Field trip to the Court House/ correctional facility
                                Mock trials

    Session 6: Educational System Session
    What to expect: Discussion on educational funding
                                Overview of local area school districts
                                Discussion on technology and education
                                Educational Software demonstration

    Session 7: Quality of Life
    What to expect: Discussion/activities dealing with different aspects of life

    Session 8:  Health and Human Services
    What to expect: Discussion/presentation on Emergency preparedness and
                                first response
                                Discussion on local human service organizations such as the
                                City Mission

    Session 9: Community Leadership
    What to expect:  Presentation and discussion about the role of volunteers,
                               fund raising, and responsibilities.

    Session 10: Graduation