PROGRAM:

Leadership Rancho Cordova (LRC) is a combination of educational experiences and group project designed to prepare you to make a difference in Rancho Cordova. Over nine months, you attend a retreat focusing on personal leadership skills and group dynamics, followed by monthly modules focusing on the resources and challenges within our community. Leadership practices and management skills are interwoven throughout.

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PARTICIPANTS:

Most participants are those who live or work within the Rancho Cordova Planning Area and consider themselves emerging community leaders. Each should have a commitment to serve and a desire to share his or her skills with community organizations and/or employer. Participants represent a range of backgrounds including business, education, government and non-profit organizations.

CLASS XVIII (2024-2025) PROGRAM SCHEDULE*:  (Normally the second Thursday of the month)

Important Dates:
Tuesday, August 30, 2024 ~ Application Deadline
Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:30-7:00 p.m. ~ Program Reception

Thursday, September 12, 2024 ~ Tuition Payment Deadline

Off-Site Retreat – Friday & Saturday, October 4 & 5, 2024 ~ Courtyard Inn & Suites, Grass Valley (Participation in the program retreat is required)

Curriculum Dates & Topics

Building Strong Communities & Education – Thursday, November 9, 2024

History & Local Government – Thursday, December 12, 2024

Special Topic/Current Event – Thursday, January 9, 2025

Leadership - Thursday, February 13, 2025

Economic & Community Development – Thursday, March 13, 2025

Recreation & Tourism – Thursday, April 10, 2025

Public Safety - Thursday, May 8, 2025

Wrap-Up – Thursday, June 12, 2025

Graduation - Thursday, June 12, 2025

*topics and program order are subject to change

APPLICATIONS FOR CLASS XVIII WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE.

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TESTIMONIALS:

“The value of this leadership program has already been proven to the participants, to their employers, and to the entire community. For that, we thank them all!” – The Honorable Linda Budge, Council Member, City of Rancho Cordova

“LRC is a wonderful experience for those who want to get connected with the community and learn how to make a phenomenal difference in the lives of the citizens in Rancho Cordova. If you want to make an impact and have fun doing it, this is the program for YOU!” – Ada G., 2009 Class Graduate

"My experience with Leadership Rancho Cordova has been returned to me many times over. I'm proud of our accomplishments and what the program has meant to our community." - Denise Brandt, Former LRC Governing Board Chair, past Chair-Rancho Cordova Chamber Board of Directors (2017 & 2018) and Ambassador of the Year (2015)

​QUESTIONS?

Please contact Dawn Hall at 916-430-8207 or Dawn@VisitRanchoCordova.com