Leadership Advance provides emerging and mid-level professionals leadership training that can transform them into more effective and confident managers and help advance their careers. During the 10-month program, class members – through a professional facilitator – gain extensive insight into their own leadership style and skills, and learn leadership strategies and techniques, as well as a better understanding of the community.
If you are an emerging leader who wants to grow your leadership skills and prepare for the challenges of community leadership, as well as explore the dynamics of Southern Nevada, apply for Leadership Advance.
Tuition for the Leadership Advance program is $1,950 for Vegas Chamber members, and $2,450 for non-members.
Leadership Advance 2018-2019 Application
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 31, 2018
Please Read Application Instructions First
Complete the Class of 2019 Application
Getting Started Kit. Get Your Employer On Board For Your Leadership Advance Experience!
Download a Customizable Letter to Your Supervisor
Download Leadership Advance Testimonial
2018-2019
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SESSION DAYS ARE 7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M., UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE.
| DATE | SESSION |
| September 7, 2018 | #1 Opening Retreat 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| October 5, 2018 | #2 History & Culture 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| October 5, 2018 | Annual “Meet the Class” Mixer 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
| November 1, 2018 (Thursday) | #3 Government & Public Policy 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| December 7, 2018 | #4 Community Volunteerism 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| January 11, 2019 | #5 Healthcare & Quality of Life 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| February 1, 2019 | #6 Education &apm; Workfoce Development 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| March 1, 2019 | #7 Public Safety 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| April 5, 2019 | #8 Armed Forces 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| May 3, 2019 | #9 Diversity & Inclusion 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| June 7, 2019 | #10 Wrap Up 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| June 13, 2019 | Graduation 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
* There will be additional mandatory homework assignments for each session day as well as optional activities. Session day order is subject to change.
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