New class at Elgin leadership academy set

The Elgin Area Leadership Academy, a program of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting nominations and applications for its new class beginning September.

Consider joining the program if you live, work, or have an interest in learning more about the city of Elgin and enhancing your leadership skills. This skills-based development program provides the valuable training necessary to advance your career. In this leadership training program, participants network and learn from Elgin’s most accomplished senior-level executives.

Meeting once a month between September and April, Elgin Area Leadership Academy has graduated more than 415 students. If you are interested in being a part of the next class or know someone who is, complete the application and attach a letter of support.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Aug. 12.

The program is an experience for those with the desire and motivation to help shape Elgin’s future.

Through face-to-face meetings with local leaders, on-site visits, and tours, participants identify their strengths in all aspects of life from personal to professional to community.

Participant selection is based upon evidence of community involvement and a willingness to assume greater community responsibilities. The Leadership Academy requires a significant commitment to the class with participant attendance being critical for achieving the maximum benefit from the program.

Tuition is $525 per person. The fee includes breakfasts, tours, materials, and a graduation program. For more information or to apply, visit elginchamber.com/LeadershipAcademy.cfm.