The Chamber of Commerce has officially launched the Leadership Cayman programme for 2013. This is the Chamber’s fourth year of this successful community focused programme and they are currently inviting applications for participation. Members of the public are invited to attend Orientation Sessions to find out more about the programme:  Orientation dates are as follows:

• 17 October 2012 – Wednesday       LC Orientation 1 of 4 – 5:30 – 6:30  – GT Library
• 22 October 2012 – Monday              LC Orientation 2 of 4 – 5:30 – 6:30  – Chamber of Commerce
• 24 October 2012 – Wednesday       LC Orientation 3 of 4 – 5:30 – 6:30 – Chamber of Commerce

• 29 October 2012 – Monday            LC Orientation 4 of 4 – 5:30 – 6:30  – Chamber of Commerce

Applications are available online www.leadershipcayman.ky  and deadline for submission is November 2, 2012.

BACKGROUND
Leadership Cayman (LC) is a programme designed to develop and enhance leadership skills by providing the means for men and women from diverse backgrounds to assume active roles in meeting community needs. It is a dynamic, intensive, and interactive six-month experience that will leave participants with a deeper understanding of social, economic, business and political issues as well as assist them in realising their own potential and leadership skills and how best to employ them in a meaningful way.

Class members interact with diverse, high-level community leaders and decision makers by organising and attending a series of seminars and retreats in areas ranging from business, government, education, media, social services, criminal justice, diversity, the arts and more. A trip to the Sister Islands also introduced the group to some of the unique issues facing Cayman Brac and Little Cayman month (5:00 – 9:00 p.m.), the LC group forges strong friendships as they take this inspiring journey together. Each graduating class will be invited to join the LC Alumni Association and use it to network both here in the Cayman Islands and also with similar overseas programmes.

For anyone interested in applying for the 2013 LC Programme contact Tiffany Dixon-Ebanks on 949-8090 ext.123 or email [email protected] More information can also be obtained from www.leadershipcayman.ky