To encourage leadership development among individuals who are ready to accept leadership challenges within the METROCREST.

A COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP NETWORK AND FORUM TO HELP LEADERS UNDERSTAND THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUTURE WELL-BEING OF THE METROCREST COMMUNITIES.
Participants delve into today's most compelling issues.  Community experts and corporate decision-makers lead stimulating, fast-paced full-day sessions each month from October through May on topics relevant to the Metrocrest and its future.  Participants will attend a two-day retreat in September.  Attendance at the two-day retreat is mandatory.

Session topics typically covered:
	Local government & economic development
	Environmental & regional issues
	Education
	The arts & recreation
	Non-profit & human service agencies
	Transportation issues
	The criminal justice system
	Leading in a Diverse Community

The program begins with a mandatory, two-day retreat in September.  The classes are full-day sessions from October through May.  The class members are assigned in teams to one of the monthly sessions, to plan and facilitate that specific program.  There is a required homework assignment each month which enhances the topic  to be discussed.  There is an attendance requirement which, if not met, results in removal from the program.

The cost of investing in the future through LEADERSHIP METROCREST is $800.00.  Tuition is payable by the participant, employer or sponsoring organization upon acceptance. The application fee and tuition are non-refundable.

LEADERSHIP METROCREST welcomes corporate, business and individual support to underwrite the programs and to provide financial assistance to qualifying candidates.