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Leadership Santa Cruz County
The Leadership Santa Cruz County program educates, fosters connections, and increases the participation of individuals in leadership roles in Santa Cruz County, enabling them to address issues, needs, and opportunities facing the county now and into the future.
Class 35 Calendar
CALENDAR
ORIENTATION
August 20
Welcome, introductions, program guidelines.
TWO-DAY LEADERSHIP RETREAT
September 12 & 13
A two-day retreat with challenging team- building exercises, an overview of community issues, and a self- assessment exercise.
HOUSING & ECONOMICS
October 4
Local housing and economic issues followed by a planning and design exercise.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
November 1
A look at the community’s health care and human services and field trips to local human services providers.
BUSINESS & TOURISM
December 6
Gain an understanding of small business and tourism issues. This day includes a behind- the-scenes tour of the Boardwalk and a field trip to a local business.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
January 10
Presentations from state, county, and local political leaders.
EDUCATION
February 7
Interaction with leaders from our public schools (K-12), community college, and university.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
March 6
Meet leaders in law enforcement, the District Attorney, and the Public Defender. Tour the county jail and Watsonville Courthouse.
THE PAJARO VALLEY
March 27
This day involves a tour of the Pajaro Valley with a focus on the history, events, and resources that have shaped this part of the county.
AGRICULTURE
April 17
Visit agricultural sites in the Pajaro Valley. Learn about the importance and challenges of this major industry in our community.
ART & CULTURE
May 8
Discover the diversity and richness of our community's art and culture which adds to the uniqueness of Santa Cruz.
ENVIRONMENT & INDUSTRY
June 5
Exposure to issues related to the area’s natural resources. Includes tours of sustainable industries along the North Coast.
GRADUATION
June 18
Celebrate the year’s accomplishments and the awarding of graduation certificates. Begin involvement with the LSCC Alumni Association.
REGISTER BY MAIL
Complete and print application. Send with payment to:
Leadership Santa Cruz County
PO Box 588
Capitola, CA 95010
Register Online
(Class 35 2019/20 Closed)
Register by mail instructions at bottom of page
$300 for those on Installment Plan
$1099.00 Tuition
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