Leadership Central Kentucky
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2021-22 LEARDERHIP CENTRAL KENTUCKY CLASS
MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism. These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $800. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a regional program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum includes leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building and awareness of uniqueness of each county. The counties involved are Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit. Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. Approximately twenty-four individuals will be selected to participate in the program. These leaders and potential leaders will be active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organization. Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
Participants will be chosen by the Leadership Central Kentucky Board based upon the information completed on the application. They will be seeking a diverse class, professionally, geographically, ethnically and gender-wise. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership program.
STRUCTURE:
A mandatory Orientation kicks the program in August and thereafter, the third Wednesday September through May, class members travel to one county per month with a focus on community and regional topics such as transportation, education, economic development, quality of life, public advocacy, and agri-tourism. These topics are covered by knowledgeable speakers and panels, tours, interactive exercises and class discussions.
Sessions will last an average of eight hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sessions will be located throughout the region. Times and locations will be sent prior to sessions. Participant is responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues. Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program
COST:
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $800. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. If financial assistance is sought please attach a letter officially requesting a scholarship and stating your reasons. The scholarship request must accompany the completed application to be considered. Requests for scholarship assistance are completely confidential. (Note: no full scholarships are awarded.)
BENEFITS:
- Broaden perspectives and understanding of the Bluegrass Region
- Meet local, regional and state leaders
- Develop and expand network of contacts
- Visit county sites and facilities
- Gain exposure to both current county and regional issues and developments
- Build friendships and working relationships with class members
2020-21 Program Presented By:
Platinum Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Stakeholders in Scott Co. Lead by Example, Empowered by Education
Recap by Nicole Corbin, Studio46 Media
The 2020-21 Leadership Central KY Class visited Scott County on March 17. The virtual session began with a warm welcome from folks with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Lexington Clinic, and the Chamber of Commerce/Scott County United, Inc. Throughout the day, class members participated in virtual tours and heard from local businesses in the community.
The morning started with a panel discussion of key leaders from Toyota who work in various fields, from manufacturing, production, powertrain, and human resources. The panelists discussed some of the challenges they are faced with in workforce development, and what they consider to be the keys to growing. Toyota spans over 1,300 hundred acres and its Georgetown plant is Toyota’s largest. The campus offers a childcare facility, fitness center, pharmacy, bank, and a fire department. A fun fact that Toyota team members shared with us is the Toyota Camry is the top selling sedan, and the Rav4 is the top selling SUV.
A common theme in Scott County is that businesses and schools really understand the importance of education. The class heard listened to education leaders from Elkhorn Crossing High School as they shared their passion in shaping young adults to be career ready after school. Additionally, leaders of BCTC’s Georgetown Campus discussed a few of the many educational programs they have to offer through Toyota. BCTC offers a selective and highly competitive program for students who are interested in the manufacturing field and are located just minutes away from one of the largest manufacturers.
Ecofibre Limited, LLC, an AgTech company headquartered in Scott County, is ready to educate the public about industrial hemp, and they have research to back it up. Eric Wang, Managing Director, told class members that “Kentucky is the hemp capitol of the U.S. and they are trying to educate more people about that each day.” The hemp is grown in Georgetown about 20 minutes from their facility, and they offer tours for anyone interested. If you visit the facility, they may even offer you a hemp beer!
The day concluded with an overview of the Scott County Tourism group and a virtual tour of Country Boy Brewing. The tourism group shared how they had to pivot during the pandemic, but they are confident the next year will bring more tourists and locals out to explore the community.
Recap by Nicole Corbin, Studio46 Media
The 2020-21 Leadership Central KY Class visited Scott County on March 17. The virtual session began with a warm welcome from folks with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Lexington Clinic, and the Chamber of Commerce/Scott County United, Inc. Throughout the day, class members participated in virtual tours and heard from local businesses in the community.
The morning started with a panel discussion of key leaders from Toyota who work in various fields, from manufacturing, production, powertrain, and human resources. The panelists discussed some of the challenges they are faced with in workforce development, and what they consider to be the keys to growing. Toyota spans over 1,300 hundred acres and its Georgetown plant is Toyota’s largest. The campus offers a childcare facility, fitness center, pharmacy, bank, and a fire department. A fun fact that Toyota team members shared with us is the Toyota Camry is the top selling sedan, and the Rav4 is the top selling SUV.
A common theme in Scott County is that businesses and schools really understand the importance of education. The class heard listened to education leaders from Elkhorn Crossing High School as they shared their passion in shaping young adults to be career ready after school. Additionally, leaders of BCTC’s Georgetown Campus discussed a few of the many educational programs they have to offer through Toyota. BCTC offers a selective and highly competitive program for students who are interested in the manufacturing field and are located just minutes away from one of the largest manufacturers.
Ecofibre Limited, LLC, an AgTech company headquartered in Scott County, is ready to educate the public about industrial hemp, and they have research to back it up. Eric Wang, Managing Director, told class members that “Kentucky is the hemp capitol of the U.S. and they are trying to educate more people about that each day.” The hemp is grown in Georgetown about 20 minutes from their facility, and they offer tours for anyone interested. If you visit the facility, they may even offer you a hemp beer!
The day concluded with an overview of the Scott County Tourism group and a virtual tour of Country Boy Brewing. The tourism group shared how they had to pivot during the pandemic, but they are confident the next year will bring more tourists and locals out to explore the community.
