apply now buttonLeadership Prince William is a private, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, whose mission is to engage and inspire our alumni to enrich the Greater Prince William community through collaborative leadership. Our Signature Program for adults includes a 10-month program to inspire, enlighten, and connect civic-minded individuals as they develop personal and professional leadership skills that will forge the future of the Greater Prince William Area.

 

An Inspiring Experience

The 10-month Leadership Prince William program begins in September with an overnight retreat, then continues with a monthly session October through June–your commitment is one work day per month. The sessions are held at locations throughout the Prince William area, depending on the session topic. Each session is designed to stimulate, challenge, educate and inform.You will be poised to assume an active, lead role in your organization, in your community and in Leadership Prince William itself.

Day Sessions
Once a month from October through May–during a day long session–participants are introduced to community issues, programs and activities through panel and group discussions, tours and simulations. Following is the schedule for 2018-19: (Schedule for 2019-2020 available here):

Opening Retreat – September 13 & 14, 2018

Our two-day opening retreat, generally held at Shenandoah National Park, combines interactive discussions, team building and facilitated activities, The retreat is overnight and takes place on a Thursday & Friday. The Emergenetics assessment tool is an important component of the opening retreat; developed to distinctively measure how people think and behave. With this insight, you can develop personal strategies to get results.

History & Government – October 18, 2018

Environment & Open Space – November 15, 2018

Economic Development & Tourism – December 6, 2018 
Sponsored by:

Arts & Culture – January 17, 2019

Health & Human Services – February 21, 2019

Education – March 21, 2019
Sponsored by: GREG W. BALLARD, Executive & Leadership Coach

Public Safety – April 18, 2019

Communications – May 16, 2019
Sponsored by: 

Closing Retreat & Commencement – June 6, 2019

*** Rain/Snow Date – May 9, 2019 (Only used if another session is canceled due to inclement weather.)***

Investment

The price to participate for the entire 10-month program is $3,300. This includes all curriculum & materials, professional facilitators, Emergenetics training, overnight accommodations for opening retreat, bus transportation as needed, meals and venues, commencement ceremony, and a one-year membership in Leadership Prince William. This equates to about $33/hour for more than 100 hours of professional training, community access and information, networking with community leaders, and a one-of-a-kind learning environment in the Prince William Region.

Additional considerations:

  • Attendance at the Opening & Closing Retreats is Required
  • Session Days – You are allowed a total of 16 hours absence during the program year.
  • A typical program day begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m.
  • During program sessions, the use of electronic devices for any purpose is strictly prohibited.   There ARE brief breaks throughout each day when you can conduct any necessary communications.
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Is the Leadership Prince William experience right for you? Still have questions? We will host a few information sessions about the Signature Program in March, April and May of 2019. During these sessions, you will have a chance to learn about the Leadership Prince William Signature Program. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions about the program and meet some of our alumni. Dates are already on our calendar! 

Applications will be accepted beginning in January of 2019, from individuals who have lived or worked in Prince William County, Manassas or Manassas Park for at least one year. To learn more, contact us at 571-765-7568 or email andrea@leadershipprincewilliam.org