What is it about?
Leadership Greater Valley (LGV) combines leadership skill building with community education. During the eight-week program, participants get a bird’s-eye view of the issues facing the community, begin developing the leadership skills necessary to assume leadership roles and are exposed to involvement opportunities in the community. The class is limited to 18 selected individuals – those who will have the personal opportunity to learn from the leaders of many local organizations and associations. Leadership Greater Valley is unlike other programs because it provides a catalyst for community vision and change – it builds a better tomorrow for all of us.
What does it offer your company?
Many employers derive multiple benefits from their investment in Leadership Greater Valley. Often the involvement of their employees in LGV paves the way for future cooperative efforts. This valuable training benefits employers in many ways. Leadership Greater Valley:
· Grooms leaders that contribute to their organizations.
· Provides professional networking opportunities.
· Helps employees develop greater personal vision.
· Offers exposure for companies.
· Reinforces skills and imparts knowledge to participants.
· Improves employees’ vision for “big picture” thinking.
· Provides a package of cost-effective, efficient training.
· Provides a return on investment.
· Enhances problem-solving skills.
What does it offer the individual?
Many graduates find that this training taps something in them that they didn’t know was there. Today, they are contributing to vital areas of the community including political roles, business, arts, social services and community civic organizations. Participants will gain from Leadership Greater Valley:
· A far greater understanding and perspective of the community.
· Improved leadership skills.
· Improved decision-making skills.
· A new network of professionals.
· Enhanced confidence.
· Unparalleled learning opportunities.
· A passion to improve our community.
· Instills community trusteeship understanding.
This program format has proven successful in many Connecticut communities. We encourage you to review the program details and see how you might benefit at your workplace as a member of the class. Tuition is only $525 corporate first person rate; $425 non-profit and each additional participant from a registered company.
Contact us at 203-925-4981 if you have any questions.
Application Deadline is Friday, September 12, 2025.