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ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Leadership Central Kentucky (LCK) is a regional leadership program seeking to build a network of informed citizens connected across community lines. Curriculum provides leadership development, education on issues facing the region, relationship-building opportunities, and a chance to gain awareness of the uniqueness of each county making up the region. The Leadership Central Kentucky Foundation is a nonprofit organization that partners with Commerce Lexington to administer the program. |
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Participating counties include: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford.
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.
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.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must either work or live in any of the following eight counties: Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, and Woodford. The class will be made up of individuals who work across many sectors, including business, education, the arts, religion, government, and community-based organizations. Preference will be given to individuals who have successfully completed a local leadership programs.
What is the time commitment to participate?
The program begins in August with a mandatory orientation. After that, the program consists of full-day sessions the third Wednesday of each month, September through May. The day sessions are hosted in different Central Kentucky counties each month, times and locations will be provided in advance.
Program Schedule:
Thursday and Friday, August 21 & 22, 2025 - Mandatory Orientation Retreat
Day Sessions:
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 14, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
**April 15, 2026- 4th Wednesday of the month
May 20, 2026 – Reflection/Graduation Day
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues.
Day sessions will last an average of eight hours, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program.
Program Schedule:
Thursday and Friday, August 21 & 22, 2025 - Mandatory Orientation Retreat
Day Sessions:
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 14, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
**April 15, 2026- 4th Wednesday of the month
May 20, 2026 – Reflection/Graduation Day
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the county. Once in the county, bus transportation is provided between venues.
Day sessions will last an average of eight hours, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Any participant missing more than two regular full day sessions, in half-day increments, will not graduate from the program.
What is the timeline for applications?
What goes into the selection process?
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 based on profession, geographic location, ethnically and gender.
Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit.
Attention is taken to reflect the diversity of the Bluegrass Region’s communities.
The Leadership Central Kentucky Board seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their regional leadership abilities for a long-term benefit.
How much does it cost?
Tuition for Leadership Central Kentucky is $1,500. 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.)
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