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Causes: Education, Student Services
Mission: The mission of the Leadership North Carolina Program is to inform, develop and engage committed leaders by broadening their understanding of and involvement in issues and opportunities facing our state. The program is aimed at persons who have demonstrated community and professional leadership experiences. Six monthly, two-day sessions give class members a broader understanding of the state, with a focus on issues in the topical areas of: Economic Development, Education, Environment, Government, and Health and Human Services. Participants learn about the critical issues in these areas through discussions with top officials of the state, professionals in the areas, field trips and experiential activities. The program cultivates a network of citizens with diverse backgrounds and experiences who represent the many geographic areas of the state and who are committed to volunteer service.
Geographic areas served: North Carolina
Programs: Seven monthly, two-day sessions give class members a broader understanding of the state with a focus on issues in topical areas of economic development, education, environment, government/politics, and health and human services. 52 students attended the courses in 2012/2013 year. In addition to the students, in excess of 500 people attended sessions and events held during the year to further awareness of the issues faced by the state of north carolina. 8 total leadership sessions and events were held during the year.