LEADERship Ashtabula County is a network of individuals - working as one and as many - to learn from the past, strengthen the present and shape the future. The organization prides itself on bringing Ashtabula County alive by exposing program participants to the civic and economic sectors of the county. The over-reaching goal of LEADERship Ashtabula County is to encourage, educate and stimulate individuals to become familiar with and interested and engaged in all aspects of life in our corner of Northeast Ohio.

The personal and professional development program day topics include:

• Ashtabula County Heritage
• Agriculture
• Business, Labor and Economy
• Health and Human Services
• Government and Political Systems
• Public Safety and Justice
• Education
• Quality of Life (arts, culture & leisure)

Throughout the ten-month program, class members also receive training in group process and begin an important dialogue about 'what might be' for Ashtabula County - and how they can be an integral part of it.

Recognizing that today's youth are tomorrow's leaders, LEADERship Ashtabula County offers a program for high school juniors to enhance the abilities, awareness and special talents of one of Ashtabula County's most valuable resources.

YOUth LEADERship students participate in nine one-day sessions where they interact with adult leaders to gain a greater understanding of issues affecting their community. The program combines visiting various areas of Ashtabula County with session topics including:

• Ethics
• Diversity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Self Assessment
• Perspective
• Leadership Development
• Public Speaking

LEADERship Ashtabula County has a 20-year history of developing leaders - adult and youth - who have made a substantial contribution to their communities.