Leadership Burbank’s nine-month leadership training program helps aspiring leaders like you enhance their personal and professional skills and gain a deeper understanding of community dynamics – while introducing them to the network of key individuals and organizations through Burbank who effect change on a daily basis. Our program helps you navigate the inner workings of City Hall, essential non-profits, the business and faith communities, and important civic organizations. Meanwhile, our hands-on curriculum, led by experienced facilitators and current leaders in the community, addresses issues of leadership, social justice, conflict management, public safety, economic viability and the environment through real-world tutorials designed to set you on your path as a future leader in your community.
Leadership Burbank begins in September of each year and culminates with the graduation in May of the following year. Classes are held one Friday per month for nine months. Here is the schedule for the Leadership Burbank Class of 2023-2024:
- Wednesday, August 23, 2023; Orientation at 3pm to 6pm
- Friday, September 8, 2023; Strength-Based and Value Driven Leadership
- Friday, October 13, 2023; Shaping Community and Local Government
- Friday, November 3, 2023; The Burbank Business Community and When the Social Safety Net Becomes the Foundation of a Community
- Friday, December 8, 2023; Community, Class Values, and Project Selection
- Friday, January 12, 2024; Conflict Management
- February 9, 2024; Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution and When the Impossible Becomes the New Reality: COVID Lessons in Rapid Change Management
- Friday, March 8, 2024; Education and Social Justice: Social & Racial Equity
- Friday, April 12, 2024; Mission Driven Leadership
- Friday, May 10, 2024; Capstone
- Wednesday, May 15, 2024; Graduation
Join Leadership Burbank’s Board of Directors at the Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15th beginning at 5:30pm at Woodbury University.
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