SIGNATURE PROGRAM
THE SIGNATURE CLASS
We welcome people from all across the professional community to apply for our Signature Class. We are proud to include among our Alumni, members from the corporate world, small business owners, health care, education, non-profit, banking, civic, self-employed, and many other sectors of the community.
To qualify for application you should have a strong connection to Lorain County, for example, living or working within the county. Submit a completed application, current resume, headshot, and application fee to LLC, and complete the interview portion of the process. Interviews are scheduled with Signature Class Alumni and offer a chance for prospective class members to ask questions from someone with experience in the program, as well as answer questions about their reasons for interest in participation.
We encourage interested class members to seek out others from their place of employment who have completed the class and ask questions about their experience. Our senior LLC staff are alumni themselves and are happy to meet with any interested party to address any questions or concerns you may have at any time during the application process.
Information regarding 2025 Signature Class applications is now available.
There are many ways that you can sponsor our Signature Class Program, including full Session Day sponsors, breakfast or lunch sponsors, tuition sponsor, and more. Each sponsor receives recognition here on our website, across our social media, during the Class Induction Ceremony and on printed materials for the day of sponsorship.
You can download a copy of our Sponsorship form HERE or contact us at 440-281-8556 or via email at llc@leadershiploraincounty.com.
Don’t see a sponsorship option that is right for you? Contact us and we’ll work to find the right fit for your company or organization.
All tuitions are payable upon acceptance.
Payment plans are available – call Julie at 440-281-8535 to discuss your options.
Any questions or concerns please call 440-281-8556 and our staff will be happy to help you.
OUR PROGRAM
The Signature Leadership Program is an annual ten month leadership class that explores segments of Lorain County (Economic & Business Development, Social Justice, Healthcare, Law/Government/Politics, Education, Recreation/Entertainment, Board Training), while focusing on developing personal and leadership skills, promoting teamwork and networking. As part of the class experience, service projects are undertaken that focus the energy of the class members on solving a community problem or contributing to the community infrastructure. Our program is an action-packed class featuring panel and round robin discussions, site visits, simulations, guest speakers, and hands on learning through immersion into Lorain County!
We now accepting applications for admittance into the “Best Class of 2025.”
DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATION
DOWNLOADABLE CLASS SCHEDULE
If you would like to be considered for the class please contact us at 440-281-8535 or via email at programs@leadershiploraincounty.com and we will be happy to answer any questions about the current scheduled plan for the 2025 year, add your name to the application list, or assist in any other way possible.
Do you know a High School Student showing exceptional leadership? They can apply to join our 2025 Signature Class Here.
The Class of 2025 will be the 40th class to graduate from Leadership’s Signature Program.
Like their predecessors, they wish to make a difference and leave their hand-print on Lorain County. We seek your input for projects worthy of pursuit based on the following criteria:
- The period to complete the project is from January to May of 2025.
- Type of projects- In Leadership Lorain County each class strives to be the best class. This should be reflective in the project or projects that are agreed upon to complete. Non-profit organizations in Lorain County may share a need or want where the class may assist. Collaboration and Innovation within the county is always encouraged.
- Economics- There is to be no project that is exclusively fundraising, and the proposing agency will bear the ultimate responsibility for any project costs. However, the Class of 2024 is welcome to collaborate with other groups who have the ability to seek funds.
- In order for an idea to be considered, a representative of the agency must commit to be on-site and available while any project work is completed.
Using these criteria please fill out the Project Proposal form – available late fall 2024
All proposals will be vetted by Leadership staff. Proposals will be submitted to the Class of 2025 for their selection on January 15th. All agencies submitting proposals will be notified of the outcome.
The deadline for proposals is January 6th. Forward your completed project form to us at programs@leadershiploraincounty.com
Please call 440-281-8535 with any questions or concerns.
There are many ways that you can sponsor our Signature Class Program, including full Session Day sponsors, breakfast or lunch sponsors, tuition sponsor, and more. Each sponsor receives recognition here on our website, across our social media, during the Class Induction Ceremony and on printed materials for the day of sponsorship.
You can download a copy of our Sponsorship form HERE or contact us at 440-281-8556 or via email at llc@leadershiploraincounty.com.
Don’t see a sponsorship option that is right for you? Contact us and we’ll work to find the right fit for your company or organization.
All tuitions are payable upon acceptance.
Payment plans are available – call Julie at 440-281-8535 to discuss your options.
Any questions or concerns please call 440-281-8556 and our staff will be happy to help you.
View the Induction of the “Best Class of 2021”
