APPLICATIONSAVAILABLE @

www. cgresd.net

 In 2003, a needs assessment was    

conducted to determine the direction fordevelopment in the greater Harrison

area.  

 The need for leaders within thecommunity was identified.

 Like many communities, Harrisonrealized that it was losing many of its

leaders to death or relocation and neededto “grow” more.

 So, the Harrison Area LeadershipProgram was established. The first year(2003-2004) 10 people enrolled in the

program. Since the first LeadershipInstitute was so successful, it was

determined that the next program wouldbe a county wide program.

So, in 2005 the first Clare County

Leadership Institute was launched withtwelve participants enrolled, and has

continued to grow and developCommunity Leaders every year. 

“The Clare County Leadership Institutehelped to connect me, as a resident and

professional, with the resources availablein Clare County. This allowed me to be

more effective in my profession anddiscover new ways to serve in my

community”

-Eric Johnson2018/19 Graduate

Building a better Communityfor tomorrow

CLASSSCHEDULE AND

LOCATIONS

September 11 Self Awareness (CGRESD) Real Colors Training, Working on Teams ABCD Training October 9 Exploring Clare County (CGRESD) Economic Engines Locations of Interest November 13 Community Resources (CGRESD) Social Service/ Service Organization Organizational Skills, ALICEDecember 11 Business Climate (CGRESD) Economic Development Board of Directors Leadership EthicsJanuary 8 Education (CGRESD) Public Schools; MMCC; MTEC and SBDC RESD/Tech Prep Programs February 12 Law Enforcement (CC 911 Center) City/County/State Police Panel Attorney’s Perspective; Legalities Emergency Services March 6 Local Government (CC Building) Running for Office Discussion with local officials/mayors Serving/Leadership on Boards Parliamentary Procedure March 13 Mock Interview Day (MMC) April 9 Healthcare (Mid-Michigan Health)

Overview of Healthcare in Clare County Physician’s Perspective/Health Concerns Long term Care/Insurance/Costs,

May 14 Balancing Your Life & Career (TBA ) Program Graduation

WHO SHOULD

ATTEND

LEADERSHIP

INSTITUTE

Anyone interested in:

Building Leadership Skills

Volunteering & Community

Service

Volunteering on Community

Boards/Commissions

Past participants have

included Department Heads,

Elected Officials, Business        

 Professionals, Church

Leadership, Council

Members, School Personnel,

Chamber  Officers, Hospital

Employees, and others.

You must be the changeyou wish to see in the

world.”-Mahatma Gandhi

Classes will be offered oneFriday per month beginning

September 2020 thru May 2021Classes 8:00am - 3:00pm.

Pam O’LaughlinMiddle Michigan Development Corp.

Phone: 989-539-2173polaughlin@michworks4u.org

Application deadline: August 14, 2020

Course Fee: $200.00Includes Class materials & Lunch

Maximum class size is 20 participants