SIGNATURE PROGRAM
OUR PROGRAM
The Signature Leadership Program is an annual ten month leadership class that explores segments of Lorain County (Economic & Business Development, Social Justice, Healthcare, Law/Government/Politics, Education, Recreation/Entertainment, Board Training), while focusing on developing personal and leadership skills, promoting teamwork and networking. As part of the class experience, service projects are undertaken that focus the energy of the class members on solving a community problem or contributing to the community infrastructure. Our program is an action-packed class featuring panel and round robin discussions, site visits, simulations, guest speakers, and hands on learning through immersion into Lorain County!
THE SIGNATURE CLASS
We welcome people from all across the professional community to apply for our Signature Class. We are proud to include among our Alumni members from the corporate world, small business owners, health care, education, non-profit, banking, civic, self-employed and many other sectors of the community.
To qualify for application you should have a strong connection to Lorain County, for example, living or working within the county. Submit a completed application, current resume, headshot, and application fee to LLC, and complete the interview portion of the process. Interviews are scheduled with Signature Class Alumni and offer a chance for prospective class members to ask questions from someone with experience in the program, as well as answer questions about their reasons for interest in participation.
We encourage interested class members to seek out others from their place of employment that have completed the class and ask questions about their experience. Our LLC staff are all alumni themselves, and are happy to meet with any interested party to address any questions or concerns you may have at any time during the application process.
Information regarding 2024 Signature Class applications are now available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 18TH
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PARTICIPANT APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 8TH
We now accepting applications for acceptance into the “Best Class of 2024.”
DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION
DOWNLOADABLE CLASS SCHEDULE
If you would like to be considered for the class please contact us at 440-281-8535 or via email at llc@leadershiploraincounty.com and we will be happy to answer any questions about the current scheduled plan for the 2024 year, add your name to the application list, or assist in any other way possible.
The Class of 2023 will be the 38th class to graduate from Leadership’s Signature Program.
Like their predecessors, they wish to make a difference and leave their hand-print on Lorain County. We seek your input for projects worthy of pursuit based on the following criteria:
- The period of time to complete the project is from January to May of 2023.
- Type of projects- In Leadership Lorain County each class strives to be the best class. This should be reflective in the project or projects that are agreed upon to complete. Non-profit organizations in Lorain County may share a need or want where the class may assist. Collaboration and Innovation within the county is always encouraged.
- Economics- There is to be no project that is exclusively fundraising, and the proposing agency will bear the ultimate responsibility of any project costs. However, the Class of 2023 is welcome to collaborate with other groups who have the ability to seek funds.
- In order for an idea to be considered, a representative of the agency must commit to be on-site and available while any project work is completed.
Using these criteria please fill out the Project Proposal form found HERE
All proposals will be vetted by Leadership staff. Proposals will be submitted to the Class of 2022 for their selection on January 19th. All agencies submitting proposals will be notified of the outcome.
Deadline for proposals is January 6th. Forward your completed project form to us at llc@leadershiploraincounty.com
Please call 440-281-8535 with any questions or concerns.
There are many ways that you can sponsor our Signature Class Program, including full Session Day sponsors, breakfast or lunch sponsors, tuition sponsor, and more. Each sponsor receives recognition here on our website, across our social media, during the Class Induction Ceremony and on printed materials for the day of sponsorship.
You can download a copy of our Sponsorship form HERE or contact us at 440-281-8556 or via email at llc@leadershiploraincounty.com.
Don’t see a sponsorship option that is right for you? Contact us and we’ll work to find the right fit for your company or organization.
All tuitions are payable upon acceptance.
Payment plans are available – call Julie at 440-281-8535 to discuss your options.
Any questions or concerns please call 440-281-8556 and our staff will be happy to help you.
View the Induction of the “Best Class of 2021”
