Academy develops community leaders
Dear friends,
From my years serving you at the City of Kettering I know that strong civic leadership is essential in maintaining the vitality of a city. We need people like you to serve on our committees, join our community service clubs and volunteer through churches and non-profits that serve Kettering. The City of Kettering formed the Kettering Leadership Academy to equip citizens with important knowledge and skills needed to help lead a community.
The 15th Kettering Leadership Academy class will begin in September. The academy begins with a retreat and then meets for a day once a month until graduation in May. Participants will cover all facets of life in Kettering, including: public safety, city government, education/schools, community diversity, health care, non-profit organizations, businesses and service clubs/volunteering.
Classes will include information gathering, on-site visits and leadership training activities. While working and learning together, class members will enhance their leadership skills, broaden their understanding of community issues and become a resource for leadership opportunities in Kettering.
The goals of the Kettering Leadership Academy are:
To identify, educate and develop potential community leaders
To expand the leadership potential of participants
To enhance quality of life for the community
To provide a channel for individuals to gain access to leadership opportunities in an informed and responsible manner
To ensure participants receive personal growth and satisfaction, as well as community recognition
Graduates will go on to provide community leadership by becoming board members for local non-profit organizations, participating in community initiatives and serving as ambassadors for our city.
If you live or work in Kettering, I highly encourage you to consider applying for the Kettering Leadership Academy. Applications are online at the new www. ketteringoh.org website. The cost is $600 and partial scholarships are available. Please contact the Volunteer Office at the City of Kettering at 296-2433 for more information.