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"Leadership is a state of consciousness - John Adams, Transforming Leadership |
Providing the resources for the development of community leadership to address the problems, opportunities and issues facing the Schuylkill County Area and finding workable solutions for a better quality of life for you and your family. Schuylkill Leadership is a program designed and sponsored by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to ensure that new, able, resourceful and vigorous leadership will be continuously added to our community to understand the problems and opportunities we face in deciding the future of Schuylkill County.
By seeking out and identifying capable men and women in the community and involving them in a formalized program that introduces them to the vital issues affecting our communities, Schuylkill Leadership sets a course for their active participation in community affairs to address the identified issues and find solutions for them.
Working together and shaping a new generation of leaders to build a better Schuylkill County is what Schuylkill Leadership is all about.
OBJECTIVE
Schuylkill Leadership enhances the development of community leadership by offering participants an expanded knowledge of the problems, opportunities and issues facing the Schuylkill Region.
Schuylkill Leadership offers a 5 month 10 session volunteer program of study which brings together new and emerging leaders from various areas and interests in a continuing program.
PROGRAM
The Schuylkill Leadership program consists of 10 full-day seminars with an orientation and a graduation at the conclusion of the program.
With the entire county as the classroom, participants explore vital topics facing the community. The curriculum combines exposure to issues through information dissemination and practical learning experiences.
Sessions cover such topics as: community and economic development; government; Schuylkill County History; media; leadership skills; education: trusteeship; agriculture and environment.
Seminars are conducted by experienced leaders working in each of the fields of interest. Seminar leaders encourage candidate involvement in the sessions as a way to gain new perspectives on community issues. Programs are conducted at various sites throughout the county.
TUITION
Tuition for the Schuylkill Leadership Class is $700. Most participants will be sponsored by corporations or organizations. Limited scholarship assistance is available.
Tuition for a second candidate from a sponsor is $650. Second candidates from the same sponsor will be accepted only after all qualified candidates from single sponsors have been enrolled. Candidates sponsored by Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Members will receive preference for enrollment consideration.CLASS PROJECTS
The purpose of the class project is for each Schuylkill Leadership class to make its own mark with the Schuylkill Leadership program.
Class of 1996
Schuylkill Pride Award
Recognizing an individual four times a year that goes above and beyond in making a difference.Class of 1997
Take a Closer Look at Schuylkill County
Brochure with nearly 50 places to visit in Schuylkill County.Class of 1998
Career Guide
Guide developed for eighth grade students to assist them in career planning and course selection by introducing them to career opportunities and the preparations they need to take now to make for those careers.Class of 1999
Find Your Place In Schuylkill County
Brochure aimed to help employers in finding skilled employees, promoting economic development, and helping people find job opportunities in Schuylkill County.Class of 2000
Schulen-kill to Schuylkill: An Historic Timeline Timeline highlighting some of the major points in Schuylkill County history targeted at fourth grade students.Class of 2001
Project STAR (Schuylkill Teenagers Acting Responsibly)
Helps point high school students in the right direction when completing their community service hours.Class of 2002
Schuylkill… Forward Together
Constructed an image for Schuylkill County that will promote positive perceptions of county lifeClass of 2003
Y Schuylkill
CD that consists of more than 200 photos depicting the myriad values found in Schuylkill County to promote awareness and pride among its residents.Gateway Beautification Project
Planting seeds for beautification and pride best describes the project that planted wildflowers near the Mount Carbon jug handle on Route 61, helping to improve the aesthetic qualities of the major gateways into the county.Class of 2004
Schuylkill Chronicles
48 page magazine depicting articles relating to the county's deep history and geography that was published and distributed by the Republican & HeraldClass of 2005
www.thisisschuylkillcounty.com
Comprehensive listing and web based links for various sources of information pertaining to Schuylkill County that are available to the public.Class of 2006
Butterfly Garden at Stonehedge Gardens
The class decided to promote one of the hidden treasures of the county by making the community aware of the beauty that exists in its own backyard. After visiting Stonehedge Gardens, the class decided to clear out an area of brush, till the soil and dig holes for bushes to create a butterfly garden. The Walking Bridge was also stained. In addition, the class recreated the brochure that was currently being used and created a new brochure to promote "Schuylkill County's Most Beautiful Get-Away Spot".Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Signage
The second class project that the class did was to place signage at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park to welcome visitors. The sign was designed and placed near the clubhouse for all to see when they visit the beautiful county park.
For more information and a Schuylkill Leadership Application Packet call or write:Schuylkill Leadership
c/o Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
91 S. Progress Avenue
Pottsville, PA, 17901
570-622-1942
800-755-1942
Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
91 South Progress Avenue
Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901
Voice: 570.622.1942 / 800.755.1942
Fax: 570.622.1638
info@schuylkillchamber.com
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