PASCACK VALLEY—Now entering its 16th year, Bergen LEADS is accepting applications for the class of 2023. Strengthening the community by developing leaders has been the legacy of Bergen LEADS since 2006.
Since its inception, more than 400 adults have successful completed this 10 month program.
Bergen LEADS is an interactive, fast-paced, and experiential leadership program for adults living or working in Bergen County. Participants learn about issues from leaders in the field, site visits, coaching corners, and expert panels.
Nina Bachrach, CEO of Bergen Volunteers, tells Pascack Press, “We are fortunate to have top industry leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and officials as part of our pool of speakers and panelists for LEADS.”
Each seminar day includes a Coaching Corner. During this leadership training segment of the class, executive coaches train participants on topics geared towards making them effective leaders.
Training topics include goal setting, communication, strategic planning, crisis management, board training, civic engagement, and more.
Jodi Murphy, communications manager and Bergen LEADS coordinator at Bergen Volunteers, adds, “The Bergen LEADS program is evolving, with more opportunities to hone leadership skills through our coaching corners, and reformatted seminar days.”
She says that in addition to training and networking opportunities, each class completes a capstone project to develop solutions to real issues in Bergen County.
Applicants from business, nonprofit, civic, and government organizations, as well as from the community at large, are encouraged to apply.
Tuition is $2,500. A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial need.
To apply, visit bergenvolunteers.org/bergenleads. Applications are due by April 1.
For more information contact Jodi Murphy at jmurphy@bergenvolunteers.org.
About Bergen Volunteers
Bergen Volunteers is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Hackensack. For 55 years, Bergen Volunteers has been turning caring into meaningful action by engaging volunteers to improve lives and strengthen communities. This is achieved through volunteerism in community programs, community engagement, and civic leadership.
To learn more, visit BergenVolunteers.org and follow on social media, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.