The Marshall County Leadership was formed in 1992 and has over 650 alumni members. The Marshall County Youth Leadership Program was formed as a result of MCLC.
Selection Process: The Selection Committee shall review all applications and submit nominations to the Board of Directors. In selecting the nominees, the Committee shall attempt to represent a broad spectrum of firms and organizations throughout Marshall County. Those chosen to be members of the Class will be notified in late August. Upon notification of acceptance, the $1,000 tuition check must be received within 14 calendar days or the applicant's position will be awarded to an alternate.
Time Requirements/Schedule:
The applicant & CEO or immediate supervisor is asked to commit to the attendance and participation policies at the time the application is submitted.
In order to graduate from MCLC, the participant must attend at least 85% of the scheduled programs. Time equivalency is one business day per month (with exception of the State Government program being an overnight event.)
Average days are 7:30am-5:30 pm
2022-2023 Class Program Tentative Schedule:
Kickoff/Orientation: (Mandatory) Thursday, August 18, 2022
Quality of Life- Thursday, September 15, 2022
County Wide- Thursday, October 20, 2022
Arab: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Regional Day: Thursday, January 19, 2023
State Government/Montgomery: Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday February 16, 2023
Boaz Program: Thursday, March 16, 2023
Albertville Program: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Guntersville: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Graduation: Thursday, June 8, 2022 (evening)
*Dates subject to change*
What to expect:
MCLC will extensively explore Local and State Government, Economic Development, Tourism, Education, Public Safety, Media and Health and Social Services. Tours will involve an extensive amount of walking. Numerous speakers representing various programs and agencies will serve as resources for our hands on look at Marshall County.
The class is limited to 28 participants.
