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  • Leadership Tift Application

    Please complete the form below to submit your application by September 30th. Space is limited — you will receive an email notification if you are accepted into the program.
  • What is Leadership Tift?

    Leadership Tift is a program of the Tifton Tift County Chamber of Commerce which provides learning experience for existing and emerging leaders of Tift County. Participants of the program will be given the opportunity to develop an understanding of the promises and problems of Tift County and the diversity of the region. The program will be designed to be an educational experience. As such, Leadership Tift will not attempt to create a consensus of opinions or to promote any specific issue. Participants will be encouraged to take their increased knowledge of the community, awareness of its institutions, and familiarity with its leaders into their world, and involve themselves in all areas of community life. Utilizing their leadership capabilities with a broader understanding of the complexities our diverse community represents, participants will be better prepared to lead Tifton to a better future.
  • What can the participant expect?

    Leadership Tift participants will enhance leadership skills and knowledge of the community though a series of 10 sessions one to include a Kickoff in January. Topics such as: local government, agriculture, health and human services, public safety, education, tourism, and economic development will be covered. Information will be presented in a variety of program formats. The individual must show a sincere commitment, be motivated, and be interested in the community, and have the desire to increase his/her service key leadership positions. The person must exhibit the ability and willingness to be involved in the learning process and must make a firm commitment to attend the entire Leadership Tift program.
  • How much time will be required?

    Leadership Tift will begin in January with a Kickoff, followed by 9 monthly sessions and commencing with a graduation ceremony in December. A commitment of 100% attendance is expected from each participant. Leadership Tift class participants are required to sign an attendance agreement.
  • What is the cost of Leadership Tifton?

    Tuition for each participant is $1200.00. Each participant is responsible for paying his/her own tuition or have planned arrangements for payment by his/her employer and/or a sponsoring organization. The fee must be remitted prior to the January Kickoff. Fees may be used to provide honorariums for speakers, transportation, meals, social activities, and administrative cost.
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