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Leadership Marion's purpose is to identify, develop and sustain community leaders. The program aims to develop and enhance personal leadership skills, provide knowledge enrichment of Marion County and to develop and cultivate leadership involvement throughout Marion County.

Class 39   |   August 2021- May 2022

APPLY TODAY!

Applications are now open!
May 31, 2021- Applications Deadline

Class 39 Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
​Alumni

Need more information?
Contact our Co-Directors:
Julie Sole
jsole@disabilityactioncenter@.com
​304-366-3213
Brett White
brett@unitedwaymtc.org
​304-366-4550

The Program

The program spans eight months and includes leadership sessions from September through May. Leadership sessions typically include a full day commitment on Thursday and an occasional evening commitment. The sessions of Leadership Marion will all be conducted locally in Marion County, except for the Tri-County session which rotates between Marion, Monongalia, and Harrison counties.​

Objectives

• Identify and select highly qualified emerging leaders to participate in the Program.
• Provide the participants with an understanding of the opportunities and needs of the community through a series of issues-oriented programs, using existing local leaders as well as regional and national authorities from academic communities, business, and industry.
• Educate and counsel the participants in management and leadership skills, and the application of their skills to volunteer community leadership positions.
• Develop interpersonal relationships and “esprit de corps” among the participants which will provide a common ground for working together on community projects.
• Create lines of direct communication between participants and existing community leaders.
• Identify organizational and individual opportunities for community involvement and assist in the placement of participants in these positions.