Leadership Institute | Graduation Ceremony

Description

Graduation Ceremony

Institute Showcase Poster Presentations: Each participant shares what they learned through a short, engaging presentation that highlights key takeaways, growth, and real-world application. This creates a meaningful way to celebrate progress, strengthen communication skills, and bring the full cohort together in a final, high-energy Institute-style experience.

Community Panel: TBD

Facilitated by Rick Lochner of RPC Leadership Assosicates and Dr. Laticia Thompson of Legacy Blueprint, this program emphasizes reflection, application, and continuous growth, ensuring participants leave with tools they can immediately apply in their professional and personal lives.

Class Agenda: 

9:00 – 9:15 AM | Networking & Introductions
9:15 – 10:30 AM | Lesson: Core Instruction & Discussion
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Lesson Cont.: Applied Learning & Activities
12:00 – 12:30 PM | Lunch Provided by NACC
12:30 – 1:45 PM | Community Leader Panel
1:45 – 2:00 PM | Wrap-Up, Lessons Learned, Homework & Next Steps

The Leadership Institute is an immersive, cohort-based professional development program designed to cultivate confident, ethical, and effective leaders. Participants progress through a structured curriculum that blends self-awareness, communication, leadership fundamentals, and business acumen with real-world application and community engagement. Each class combines expert-led instruction, interactive activities, and a Community Leader Panel, giving participants direct access to local leaders and practical insights.

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