Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) Signature Fellows Program

Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) Signature Fellow Program provides the foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement by educating members about issues facing the Chicago region and challenging them to bring about transformative change in the community. Fellows immerse themselves in an intensive 10-month exploration of current socio-economic issues that provides the foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement. This exploration includes attending full-day seminars, site visits, discussion groups, conversations with leaders and experts, cultural events, and completing service projects. Fellows seek to understand the systems that influence how Chicago and the region function, as well as how an individual’s personal values, biases, and approaches to working with others can shape the impact and outcomes they achieve. Together, LGC Fellows explore critical community challenges, examine themselves as leaders and build transformative relationships of trust.

EligibilityIdeal Candidate Profile is: Tier 3 Senior Executive at CPS: Executive Director with at least three years of experience, Deputy Chief, Deputy General Counsel, Chief. A senior executive who is directly responsible for making strategic financial investments Is familiar with the Greater Chicago region and its unique culture An executive who has responsibility for building relationships that lead to collaborations or strategic partnerships advancing your organization’s business objectives and mission An executive who has the authority to make decisions as they relate to the workforce and workforce development An executive who would benefit from understanding the civic and business networks and socioeconomic aspects of doing business in the City of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Region Nominated and supported by CPS’ Talent Office Have a proven history of volunteering and civic engagement, and the passion and drive to tackle some of the major issues facing the Greater Chicago region Must commit to attending eight all-day sessions Commit to paying the individual contribution of $1,500 upon acceptance into the program. Age range guidance: 30-45
Competency AlignmentAdapts and Shows Resilience Fosters Trusting Relationships Influences Others Strategizes and Drives for Results
ORGANIZATIONLeadership Greater Chicago
DURATION10 months
TIME COMMITMENTMonthly events
APPLICATION WINDOW

The application window for this program is closed. Please complete this interest form to be notified when the application window opens in the fall of 2023 for the 2024 cohort.

CONTACT

Contact leaderdevelopment@cps.edu for additional info, express an interest in applying, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Contact LGC contact info@lgcchicago.org with specific questions about the program, curriculum, or application process.

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