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Leadership Los Gatos
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Due to the COVID pandemic, Leadership Los Gatos is on hold for 2021. Check back for updates.
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ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must work or live within Los Gatos
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The Town of Los Gatos and Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce invite you to learn, engage and lead through Leadership Los Gatos.
Leadership Los Gatos is an eight month program provided through a partnership with the Town of Los Gatos and Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce. Sessions are one Friday per month at various Los Gatos locations from October through May. Become more familiar with topics such as:
- Town Departments - Community Development, Finance, Parks and Public Works, Library, Police and Clerk’s Office
- County Fire and other health and safety services
- Education and recreation services
- Non-profit and community organizations
- Interpersonal and professional skill building
Learn
Each session offers participants the opportunity to become more familiar with the Town of Los Gatos and its role in Silicon Valley. Sessions include presentations on Town Departments and services, as well as a variety of community organizations that are vital to the health, safety, education, comfort and well-being of Los Gatos.
Lead
Participants interact with community leaders, industry professionals, volunteer groups, and one another to build a stronger network while adopting strategies to become more effective through community engagement.
Engage
Graduates of Leadership Los Gatos move forward as stronger leaders inspired to participate in our special community and eager to effect positive change.
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SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE (CLASSES ARE THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH):
October Introduction to the Town of Los Gatos, Local & Regional Government & Town Bus Tour November Finance, Economic Vitality, and Land Use December Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police & Santa Clara County Fire Services January Leadership Skill Development Session, Public Speaking, Communication & Civic Engagement February Public Health, Library & Education Services March Community Connections: Non-profit Community Service Organizations April Parks & Public Works and Resource Management May Graduation Ceremony
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Building Business. Building Community.