Thank you for your interest in the LEAD SouthCoast program. The program is designed to empower your leadership skills, enhance your network, and engage you with the community through our Board Fellowship component.
All applications submitted will be reviewed by a Selection Committee. For those selected to move forward an interview will be required. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will contact you with date and time options. Should you be accepted into the program, you will be notified on a rolling basis. Tuition of $3,750.00 must be paid in full, or arrangements made, no later than the start of the program. Each program participant is expected to contribute a minimum of $200 towards their tuition.
The program schedule is as follows and is subject to change based on public health protocols and presenters’ availability:
September 10, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception (location TBD)
September 11 & 12, 2024, 9:00 – 5:00 pm Opening Retreat
Sessions will run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Program Sessions
Economic Development
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Basic Needs
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Public Health
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Arts & Culture
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Government
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Criminal Justice
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Environmental Sustainability
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Education
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Racial Justice & Social Equity
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Graduation
Thursday, June 19, 2025
(evening event location TBD)
All program participants will be a Board Fellow with a participating local nonprofit or public commission. The Board Fellowship replaces our community group project and is intended to create a pipeline from the program to community leadership roles.
It is expected that all members of the cohort make every attempt to be present for all sessions. After 2 absences you may be asked to leave the program. Tuition is non-refundable and LSC will be reporting back to your employer or tuition sponsor your progress and engagement in the program.