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Leadership Omaha Applications Now Being Accepted

Published: 3/19/2010

Apply now to participate in Leadership Omaha, a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber and one of the longest-running community leadership programs in the nation. The 10-month program develops community leaders through educational seminars and interaction with business and civic leaders.

Leadership Omaha goals:

• Communication - provide opportunities for communication among emerging and established leaders.
• Awareness - develop participant awareness of the Greater Omaha community, its problems, challenges, and opportunities, by examining the major systems and the interrelationships that contribute to patterns of life in the city.
• Leadership - explore the aspects of leadership and help participants identify and enhance their own leadership styles with emphasis on the community perspective.
• Motivation - create an environment in which participants are motivated to develop a sense of community trusteeship and encouraged to assume leadership roles in community affairs.

The program selection committee will pick 43 to 48 participants based on their desire to contribute time and energy toward serving the community, prior community volunteer involvement, an interest and understanding of the Omaha community, and demonstrated professional growth and leadership. The selection committee ensures the class reflects the diversity of the community-at-large.

Applications are due Monday, May 10. Tuition is $1,950, with limited scholarship assistance available.

For more details, call Lynda Shafer, manager of leadership and workforce development, at (402) 978-7928.