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The Chamber offers programs that are designed to develop and educate emering leaders in Northwest Arkansas. Through these programs, we are able to help not only individuals, but businesses and the community at large. These programs are essentially a "backstage pass" to see the various community assets that make the City of Fayetteville thrive.
LEADERSHIP FAYETTEVILLE
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP FAYETTEVILLE?
The mission of the Leadership Fayetteville program is to produce a continuous stream of concerned, motivated, and educated individuals of diverse talents and interests eager to pursue and assume leadership roles and volunteer opportunities within the Fayetteville community.
This ten-month program (meets once per month from August - May) gives participants the opportunity to explore Fayetteville as they develop and enhance their leadership skills.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Orientation/Retreat
Social Services
Education
Economic Development
Northwest Arkansas Region
Healthcare
Local Government
State Government Trip to Little Rock
Quality of Life
Call to Action
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Any member of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is eligible to apply for the Leadership program. A formal application must be completed and returned to the Fayetteville Chamber office.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2013-2014 LEADERSHIP APPLICATION
For more information on the Leadership Fayetteville program, please contact Jennifer Irwin at 479.521.1710 or jirwin@fayettevillear.com.
LEADERSHIP LINK ALUMNI PROGRAM
The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is excited about this program that brings together the past graduates of the Leadership Fayetteville program. This is an exclusive network of regional leaders over 500 strong. The goal of the Leadership Link committee, who oversees the Leadership Fayetteville program, is for all of the graduates to continue to grow personally and professionally through networking opportunities, volunteerism and educational programs.
TEEN LEADERSHIP
WHAT IS TEEN LEADERSHIP "X"PERIENCE?
The mission of the Teen Leadership "X"Perience program is to provide a program which will educate participants on community issues and the processes of decision making, planning and teamwork.
This eight-month program (meets once per month from September - April) is offered to Juniors in high school. The class will work on individual and group community projects throughout the year. The Teen Leadership "X"Perience program began in 1999 with the first class graduating in 2000, boasting over 200 graduates since its inception.
SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Orientation
Social Services
Business & Industry
Healthcare
Government & Law
Media
Quality of Life
Wrap-Up/Scavenger Hunt
HOW TO YOU APPLY?
Students who will be beginning the junior year at the start of the 2013 school year and who attend Fayetteville High School or Haas Hall Academy may pickup applications in their counselor's office, at the Fayetteville Chamber office or
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2013-2014 TEEN APPLICATION
For more information on the Teen Leadership "X"Perience, please contact Jennifer Irwin at 479.521.1710 or jirwin@fayettevillear.com.