Leadership Haywood Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for Leadership Haywood 16, a community leadership development program specifically designed for people who care about the future of Haywood County. Leadership Haywood is one of the Leadership Programs of UNC Asheville.

Now in its 16th year, Leadership Haywood addresses issues affecting the future of Haywood County, prepares, and motives participants to become actively involved in community decision-making processes. The program includes an all-day opening retreat on January 27, 2004, followed by seven half-day sessions on topics covering governance, health and environment, the arts and non-profit organizations, economic development, history and education. There are also sessions on leadership skill development.

The cost of Leadership Haywood 15 is $350. Tuition is payable by an employer, a sponsoring organization or the participant and covers all materials, notebooks and refreshments. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available to help with the cost of Leadership Haywood 16. The deadline for submitting an application is November 17.

For more information or to obtain an application, please contact UNCA’s Leadership Programs at 828/251-6125 or emcbride@unca.edu.

Media Contacts:

• Elise McBride, UNCA Leadership Programs, 828/251-6125
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526