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 $500 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
2021-2022 Class Program Tentative Schedule:
Kickoff/Orientation: (Mandatory) Thursday, September 16, 2021
Quality of Life- Thursday, October 14, 2021
County Wide- Thursday, November 18, 2021
Arab: Thursday, December 9, 2021
Guntersville: Thursday, January 13, 2022
State Government/Montgomery: Wednesday, February 17 and Thursday February 18, 2022
Boaz Program: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Albertville Program: Thursday, April 14, 2022
Regional Program: Thursday, May 5, 2022
Graduation: Thursday, June 2, 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.
