Leadership Central Kentucky
MISSION:
Leadership Central Kentucky is a program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
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 off the third Thursday and Friday 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 $700. 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 program to: educate and inform individuals on issues and opportunities for all of our region’s communities; create awareness and understanding of how each county’s actions affect the others; and to help foster a regional vision for the Bluegrass. Its vision seeks to build a network of committed, informed and progressive citizens connected across institutions and county lines. These leaders of the new century embrace and embody the philosophy that our region will realize its highest potential through working together.
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 off the third Thursday and Friday 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 $700. 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
2018-19 Program Presented By:
Platinum Sponsor:
Silver Sponsors:
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Book Sponsor:
CV Sciences
Ale-8-One
Kentucky Bank
Book Sponsor:
CV Sciences
Leadership Central Kentucky Starts New Program With Orientation
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
Twenty-one Central Kentucky leaders gathered at the Appalachian College Association in Richmond for a two-day orientation retreat August 23-24. Class members participated in ice-breakers and team-building challenges upon arrival. Dr. Virgil Grant facilitated the activities, as well as a discussion on regionalism, leadership, and trust. Mr. Grant also administered the DISC assessment for class members.
On Thursday evening, class members enjoyed dinner at Chenault Vineyards, followed by bowling. Overnight accommodations were held at Holiday Inn Express. Day two of the retreat included a conflict resolution assessment followed by discussion and activities. Class members shared their hopes and expectations, as well as their fears and concerns about the Leadership Central Kentucky experience. Each participant received a copy of Simon Sinek’s book entitled Start With the Why and a reading plan for the remainder of the program.
Commerce Lexington Inc. Staff Report
Twenty-one Central Kentucky leaders gathered at the Appalachian College Association in Richmond for a two-day orientation retreat August 23-24. Class members participated in ice-breakers and team-building challenges upon arrival. Dr. Virgil Grant facilitated the activities, as well as a discussion on regionalism, leadership, and trust. Mr. Grant also administered the DISC assessment for class members.
On Thursday evening, class members enjoyed dinner at Chenault Vineyards, followed by bowling. Overnight accommodations were held at Holiday Inn Express. Day two of the retreat included a conflict resolution assessment followed by discussion and activities. Class members shared their hopes and expectations, as well as their fears and concerns about the Leadership Central Kentucky experience. Each participant received a copy of Simon Sinek’s book entitled Start With the Why and a reading plan for the remainder of the program.
