Applications for the Next Class of Community Leaders being Accepted
Leadership Central Penn, a program of The Foundation of the Columbia Montour Chamber, is currently accepting applications for its 2020-21 class. LCP is a community leadership program for working professionals, and seeks to identify and educate citizens living and/or working in Columbia and Montour counties that exhibit leadership potential. Participants will be exposed to a wide variety of topics including education, human services, the justice system, local government, and business, integrated with leadership training. The goal of the program is to inspire people to be effective leaders within their organizations and communities.
Classes meet on the third Thursday of each month for a full day (approx. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) from October through May. Area businesses and organizations are encouraged to nominate and sponsor employees. Individuals may also apply. The application deadline is July 31.
The 2020-21 class will be the 22nd since LCP’s inception in 1993.
The cost per participant is $1295, with a $200 discount for employees of Columbia Montour Chamber members. The cost for employees of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations is $945.