Programs
LEADERSHIP FOR FIVE SEASONS
Programs
Leadership for Five Seasons, a program sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to prepare emerging and existing leaders in the Cedar Rapids area to be community trustees. The goal of the program is to supply our community with informed, skilled leaders willing to serve as active volunteers.
It works to:
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Provide information on the community, its processes, needs, issues and opportunities.
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Introduce the leadership styles and skills needed in volunteer-driven organizations.
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Stimulate a higher level of involvement in community affairs.
Participants are encouraged to apply their leadership skills to the betterment of their own organizations, as well as the community.
Adult Program
The Leadership for Five Seasons program consists of 10 class session and a two-day retreat. Sessions are generally held monthly on Fridays, September through May. The day-long sessions are held throughout the community, and provide participants with a first hand look at the Cedar Rapids area. Each session consists of lectures, panel discussions, small study groups, tours, and skills building classes.
Adult Selection
Individuals who have shown a commitment to and personal involvement in the Cedar Rapids area are encouraged to apply for Leadership for Five Seasons. Area businesses, public and private agencies, civic and other organizations are also encouraged to nominate individuals with leadership potential for this program.
Only 35 individuals, representing all segments of the community, participate each year in the Leadership program.
Adult Tuition
Tuition for Leadership for Five Seasons is $1500 and is paid for by the participant and/or the participant's sponsoring organization.
Youth Program
Youth Leadership for Five seasons is for high school juniors in metro Cedar Rapids. The objective of the program is to develop young stduentg leaders and integrate them into the broader community by increasing their awareness of the needs an d resources of the community and enhance their understanding of community trusteeship. The Youth program consists of seven sessions held over the course of seven months. For questions regarding your eligibility for the youth leadership program, contact the guidance counselor at your respective high school.
2011 marks the 16th year of the program.
Executive Program
Recognizing the busy schedules of high level executives, especially those new to the area, the Executive Program offers a shortened version of the highly successful Adult program and condenses the highlights of the program into five evening sessions. These sessions are not just to inform the participants, but also to help form networks with other executives of the community. The goal is understand the issues and opportunities of the area and how their companies can be involved. To help with this process, we encourage participants to include their spouse/partner in these sessions so both can learn about the area and build new relationships. The class is limited in size to encourage greater learning and networking.
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