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Applications closing soon for 2024 Community Leadership Program

Summary

Applications closing soon for 2024 Community Leadership Program
Unique opportunity to enhance leadership skills and personal development
Seven engaging workshops covering essential topics
Limited availability with only 20 places open; deadline 1 April 2024

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The program is a unique opportunity for community members to enhance their leadership skills and build the capacity for personal and professional development as community leaders.

The 2024 Council funded program consists of seven engaging workshops, carefully designed to build participants’ capacity across various essential topics, such as:

Communications Preferences
Community Leadership
Public Speaking
Goal Setting
Monitoring
Understanding Community and Diversity
Reflection and Resilience
Cohort Designed Topic

This comprehensive curriculum ensures that participants gain a well-rounded understanding of community leadership. The program is scheduled to kick off in May 2024, with sessions held in person, providing participants with the opportunity to fully engage with the content and network with their peers.

The 2024 program has limited availability, with only 20 places open for aspiring community leaders. Applicants must be 18 years or older and the deadline for applications is Monday 1 April 2024.

Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, highlighted the program’s importance in empowering community leaders.

“The program equips participants with the knowledge and tools required to become effective community leaders. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to kick-start your leadership journey,” he said.

For application forms and additional information, please visit Council’s website at greatershepparton.com.au/community-leadership-program. To register, please complete the online application form.

For any further questions, please contact Council’s Coordinator Community Development Megan Whittaker on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au