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Harford Leadership Academy
2013 Program Information
The fourteen sessions cover the
(tentative) topics listed below and
are led by individuals with expertise and practical
knowledge in the specific issue under study. The program is
diverse and exciting, and provides opportunities for
dialogue among the participants.
The Harford Leadership
Academy will host a kick-off session at Harford Community
College on Friday evening, dinner included, to allow participants to meet each other
prior to the start of the program in a casual atmosphere.
Class will resume at the college on Saturday morning at 8:30
AM. (Friday's dinner as well as breakfast and lunch on
Saturday are complimentary for program participants.)
HLA Book List/Suggested Reading
2013 Harford Leadership
Academy
Session Topics (Tentative)
| March 1-2 |
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Kickoff Session - Leadership |
Friday: 6 -10 PM Sat.: 8:30 AM - 3 PM |
Harford Community College
Chesapeake Center |
Wednesday Sessions (8:00
a.m. - 12:00 noon) - March 6 - June 5 (No class March 27th)
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Session TOPICS |
LEADERS |
LOCATION |
| March 6 |
I. |
Harford County History & How Government
Works |
Steere, Thomas |
HEC/HEAT |
| March 13 |
II. |
Economic Development & Planning for the
Future |
Milio |
HEC/HEAT |
| March 20 |
III. |
Education & Workforce Development |
Tomback, Merlock |
North Harford HS |
| April 3 |
IV. |
Agriculture & Environment |
Schell, Walker |
4 H Center |
| April 10 |
V. |
Ethical Leadership (lunch/ til
1pm) |
Davis, Steere |
HEC/HEAT |
| April 17 |
VI. |
Public Safety |
Sheriff Bane |
Courthouse and Detention
Center |
| April 24 |
VII. |
HC Emergency Response |
Sheriff Bane, Thomas |
HC Emergency Op Ctr |
| May 1 |
VIII. |
Healthcare |
Luxon |
Upper Chesapeake Hospital |
| May 8 |
IX. |
Aberdeen Proving Ground (tour 7:30am-3:30pm) |
Cozby, DeMarinis |
HEC/APG |
| May 15 |
X. |
Focused Social Issues |
Grishkot, Shaffer |
HEC/HEAT |
| May 22 |
XI. |
Volunteerism & Personal Visioning |
Cleaver, Merlock |
HEC/HEAT |
| May 29 |
XII. |
Participants' Session |
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TBA |
| June 5 |
XIII. |
Meeting with County Executive & Wrap Up
Session |
Thomas |
HEC/HEAT |
| June 12 |
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Graduation Banquet and HLA Reunions
Click here to register for the banquet.
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HCC Chesapeake Center |
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Harford Leadership Academy
will begin with dinner and program on 6:00 PM Friday and
resume on Saturday at 8:30 AM ending at 3:00 PM. The program continues for 13 Wednesday mornings
from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM except for Session IX on May 8th
will be 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Session time and location are subject to change.
A graduation banquet will be
held at the conclusion of the program. The 2013 cost of the Academy is
$675 per person, payable upon notification of acceptance.
The SBDC offers a full scholarship to a small business
owner/operator that meets SBA definition for minority
business. A limited number of 1/2 scholarships are available based on
demonstrated need. Attendance is expected at all sessions, including the
opening Friday/Saturday session and the banquet, although two
absences are permitted after the opening weekend session.
Directions to Higher Education Center at HEAT
Take Interstate 95 North or South to exit 85, Aberdeen,
Take Rt.22 West. The HEAT Center is on the left 200 yards
from the interchange, make the first left at Technology
Drive.
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