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LO will accept applications for the 2009 –
2010 program in July 2009!
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CLICK HERE FOR 2009-2010 CALENDAR!
Founded to offer Oakland’s current and future leadership the opportunity to gain an in depth understanding of the role leadership plays in our city, the purpose of Leadership Oakland is three-fold:
1) LO provides participants with a working knowledge of the City of Oakland. Participants receive a first hand view of the range of private businesses, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and elected offices that make up the economic and political engine that drives Oakland.
2) LO builds a network of colleagues with
similar interests from diverse business and personal
backgrounds. This network often serves participants in both
professional and personal networking opportunities well after
graduation.
3) LO gives participants the know-how to serve on City
Boards and Commissions as well as the boards of non-profit
organizations active in Oakland. Graduates of the program are
provided avenues of opportunity and encouraged to assume
leadership roles.
With the knowledge, network, and know-how
acquired through Leadership Oakland, graduates gain the skills
and contacts to move forward to help lead our city into the
future.
Program Objectives
- Expose participants to a breadth of opportunities and information about the City of Oakland.
- Provide opportunities to meet key local leaders and other community and or business minded individuals.
- Motivate community participation and effective leadership.
- Identify potential candidates for city and non-profit boards and commissions.
Program Benefits
- Exposure to resources, opportunities, challenges and issues facing Oakland
- Network with fellow classmates while sharing perspectives and learning from others
- Interaction and contact with community decision-makers in business, government and nonprofit organizations.
- Assistance with placement on city and non-profit boards and
commissions.
- Continuing Education Units from California State University East Bay.
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