LEAD Champaign County
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 3, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
10-week course held on Thursday each week beginning on September 3 and ending November 5. Times will vary week to week.
Location
All programs will be held virtually via Zoom or a platform called Perigon.
Fees/Admission
Early Bird Registration: $325 (Now through August 24) - discount will be automatically applied at registration.
Late Registration: $385 (August 24 - August 31)
Please note: Registration fees would typically be $425 for early bird registration and $485 for late registration. However, due to the program being held virtually this year, we are offering it at a $100 discount.
Contact Information
(217) 359-1791
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Description
For the safety and well-being of the LEAD class members, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all courses for this year's program will be held virtually. Additionally, in order to insure that the participants get true value out of a virtual experience, the number of participants will be limited.
LEAD Champaign County is designed to mold young professionals into strong local leaders. Participants will gain confidence, knowledge, professionalism and new leadership skills they can bring back to their place of employment. The program is a great way to connect young professionals with their peers and build strong business relationships. The value of establishing a business peer network is beneficial to both the employee and your employer.
Lead Champaign County Mission:
Attract and identify the next generation of community leaders in order to grow Champaign County. Connect young professionals with the surrounding community through unique opportunities in the area of service, leadership, and advocacy. Engage young professionals to have a vested interest in the success of our community.
Complete 10-Week Schedule:
Thursday, September 3
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Kick-Off Event
To kick-off LEAD Champaign County, participants will gather together via Zoom to meet each other and learn more about fellow participants. Prior to the first course, participants will also receive a welcome box with materials for the course and a special welcome gift from the Chamber.
Thursday, September 10
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Test Part I
Thursday, September 17
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Test Part II
Presented by Cindy Guthrie
Thursday, September 24
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Presented by Jerris Duncan
Thursday, October 1
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Leadership Panel
Hear from local leaders about their path to the leadership roles they currently serve in. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions from local CEO's, high level managers and local elected officials.
Thursday, October 8
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Leadership vs. Management
Presented by CAPT. Anthony Corapi
Thursday, October 15
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Being a Future-Thinking Leader in a Time of Crisis
Presented by Habeeb Habeeb
Thursday, October 22
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Leading from Your Strengths
Presented by Valencia Moses
Thursday, October 29
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Book Discussion
Thursday, November 5
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Networking with Regional Young Professional Groups & Graduation
A facilitated virtual networking event will be held with young professional groups from both McLean County and Peoria. Take this opportunity to expand your network and make important business connections beyond Champaign County. This session will also include a "graduation" and course wrap-up.
*Times may be subject to change. Updated in formation will be sent to participants as it becomes available.
Questions? Contact Lindsay Quick at lindsayq@champaigncounty.org.
