Leadership Development Training

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." - John F. Kennedy

WHAT IS KCNC'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM?
The Leadership Development Program emerged in 1997 and originated out of a desire to help those already in leadership positions in their neighborhoods or their organizations gain the skills to improve our communities. The focus of the program is on training and nurturing natural leaders in communities where they are already engaged in local collaborative groups and community mobilization efforts.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GOALS
TO EDUCATE: Participants increase their understanding of both public issues and human relationships.
TO MOBILIZE: Participants learn to lead effectively in areas of community health and well being.
TO ORGANIZE: Participants develop a network of allies and links to other citizen action groups with common interests and issues.

THE CURRICULUM
The Leadership Development Program is a six-month training series that offers a wide range and variety of classes designed to enhance the leadership skills of participants as well as expose them to local community issues. The program offers fifty-six (56) hours of instruction time in nine (9) subject areas including:

  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Effective Community Meetings
  • Strategic Planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Community Mobilization
  • Resource Development
  • Media/Marketing
  • Legislative Advocacy

Classes are held once a month on Friday. All trainers are individuals with expertise in each topic area.

CLASS PROJECTS
Working with a small group of Leadership Development Program classmates, participants select and complete a class project. In addition to offering participants an opportunity to work closely with classmates towards a common goal, these projects also provide participants opportunities for community involvement. Time is scheduled during each class meeting for each team to plan and organize their projects. During the last class of the program, each team will share the results of the project with the rest of the class.

COST
A non-refundable $40.00 participant fee to cover the partial cost of class materials, presenter fees and meals is due upon acceptance into the program. Participation in the Kern County Network for Children’s Leadership Development Training Program must have the support and commitment of your employer, if not self-employed.

Applying For The Program
The 2008 class began on January 24, 2008. See what the class is up to by clicking here. The 2009 applications are not available. Please call Michelle Humecky at 636.4483 with any questions.

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