Leadership
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he Ascension Chamber of Commerce selects 35 individuals based on their applications to participate in a 10-month program called Leadership Ascension, sponsored by The Leadership Ascension Foundation. Since it’s inception in 1996, Leadership Ascension has graduated over 800 individuals and has been an innovative program with a mission to awaken the leadership potential in Ascension Parish. Each participant is required to attend sessions and complete a community service project to be eligible for graduation. These sessions provide a forum for and increase the awareness of
leaders by giving them an intense course that encompasses a wide range of community concerns. It also assists in preparing emerging community leaders for leadership positions in local government, business, and community affairs. This highly sought-after and results-oriented program begins with a teambuilding retreat and proceeds to offer monthly events that take students on a tour of the parish while educating them on topics such as economic development, healthcare, social issues, and more. The program is steered by business and community leaders who are all graduates of the program.
To apply for Leadership Ascension or to learn more about the program, visit ascensionchamber.com or call (225) 647-7487.
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