General Information
Gilbert Leadership Candidates are required to:
- Live or work in Gilbert.
- Possess a commitment to community involvement and personal growth.
- Desire to improve the Gilbert community.
Class members meet once a month from August through June. The program kicks-off with an all-day team-building event that is followed by a series of issue days that focus on a variety of subjects including:
- Personal Development
- History
- Local Government
- Fine Arts
- Education
- Social Services
- Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Leadership Qualities
Issue days generally begin at 7:30 am and end around 5:00 pm. Employer commitment to employee participation is necessary for each participant, as monthly attendance is imperative to the participants’ success.
Class members must also complete a series of “tours” that relate to the curriculum of the program. These tours give participants a chance to experience a unique interaction with the community and its leaders in a variety of ways.
CONTRIBUTING TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Each Leadership class is also required to complete a group service project that benefits the community. The type and scope of the project is determined by the talents, resources, and creativity of the class members. The one-day project should involve all of the class members. This requirement is designed with the goal of leaving a lasting legacy of the class within the community.
REALIZING YOUR POTENTIAL
Graduation from Gilbert Leadership is determined by a point system. Class members earn points throughout the program based on their participation and completion of the different aspects of the class. A graduation ceremony is held in recognition of the ongoing dedication of each participant in the Gilbert Leadership program.
