Leadership Wayne
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Leadership Wayne is an educational and enrichment program with a goal to interact with a corps of leaders who are dedicated to the betterment of the community through service. Leadership Wayne is designed to assist emerging leaders as well as individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential. This is a great program that offers professional enhancement for you or your employees.
Program offers opportunities for professional enhancement in team building through:
Participation in team building exercises at Opening Retreat
Selection and Implementation of a community-based Class Project
Selection and Implementation of Class Fundraiser
Program offers opportunities for enhancing your leadership skills through:
Team Building exercises designed to help the participants implement the community-based Class Project
Attendance at annual Leading Wayne Luncheon. Four community leaders speak on their lessons learned in leadership
Monthly participation in team discussions on various leadership topics
Participation in the Intentional Mentor Program
Program offers opportunities for Community Service & Volunteerism through:
Class members must attend community board meetings
Class members tour area businesses including non-profits organizations, which makes participants aware of the volunteer opportunities
Class members must complete a class project which gives the class a chance to leave their mark on the community
Program offers networking opportunities through:
Class members network with community leaders and area business owners
Class members network with other class members forming lifetime contacts
Class members network with Regents and other program volunteers
Program offers opportunities for members to become more familiar with the area by visiting area businesses as they relate to the following class days:
Business, Industry & Agriculture Day
Health Care Day
Seymour Johnson AFB Day
Community Services Day
Education Day
Law & Government Day
History Day
Arts & Leisure Day
Participation is open to individuals that live or work in Wayne County. The committee seeks representatives from a cross-section of the community – business, industry, education, government, community-based organizations, and minority groups.
WHAT is Leadership Wayne?
Leadership Wayne County is designed to create a corps of leaders dedicated to the betterment of the community through service. Participation is open to persons who are recognized as emerging leaders, as well as those persons demonstrating leadership potential.
Class meetings begin in September and continue once each month until graduation in May the following year. Each class meeting exposes members to various aspects of Wayne County.
In addition to the class days and required meetings, class members must work together to raise funds and complete a class project. This project is an important team-building exercise and gives the class a chance to leave their mark on the community. It must provide hands-on work for all class members, include tasks that all class members can complete together, be accessible and for the benefit of Wayne County citizens and must be sustainable.
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For more information about this program or to join, please contact Janet Brock at janetbj@waynecountychamber.com
Global Leadership Development Program
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The Global Leadership Development Program (GLDP) is an intensive and immersive experience aimed at equipping high-potential professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead effectively in a global context. This program focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of international business dynamics, cultural intelligence, and strategic decision-making, enabling participants to navigate and lead across diverse markets and cultures.
Upon completion of the program, participants will have a refined leadership style, a deep understanding of global business strategies, and the ability to lead diverse teams with confidence and cultural sensitivity. Graduates of the GLDP are well-equipped to drive their organizations toward international success and to lead with a global perspective.
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For more information about this program or to join, please contact Stacey Johnson at staceyj@waynecountychamber.com
Junior Leadership
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Junior Leadership was a vision and class project of the Leadership Wayne Class of 1998-1999. It began with the goal of exposing high school juniors to the many job opportunities in Wayne County and has evolved over the years to include team building and leadership skills exercises.
Since its inception, over 320 students have graduated from this program.
Annually, the Chamber seeks high school juniors to apply for the Junior Leadership Program.
Junior Leadership meets for seven sessions from October through May. Participation in all events along with the completion of 10 hours of volunteer service hours is required. The graduation ceremony is held in May. Applications are posted at the beginning of the school year.
This highly competitive process selects 25 high school juniors to participate in:
Law and Government Day
History Day
Agribusiness Day
Education Day
Business and Industry
Interested students should:
Have a solid “B” or above average
Possess positive social skills
Be involved in school and/or community activities
Have a desire to learn more about Wayne County
Be willing to commit to 100% participation
Have good moral character
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Trey Ball, City of Goldsboro
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For more information about this program or to join, please contact Janet Brock at janetb@waynecountychamber.com
