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This article was published on Tuesday, 3 June, 2014. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Tuesday 3rd of June, 2014,
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking participants for a newly launched community leadership program.
The program is aimed to develop community leaders within the municipality who wish to increase their leadership potential and influence within the community.
The workshops will be interactive, skill based and fun! Participants will work with other participants to manage a community based project over the course of the program. Workshop content includes:
Participants will be matched to a mentor who will meet with them regularly throughout the program.
Greater Shepparton Mayor Jenny Houlihan encouraged people from across the municipality to apply.
"We are seeking applications from all sectors in our community; volunteers, committee representatives, anyone who is interested in gaining leadership skills for both their own benefit and the benefit of Greater Shepparton."
The program will commence in July and finish in November 2014. The program requires participants to commit approximately three contact hours fortnightly. Most workshops will be held on Wednesday evenings however there will be two workshops held on a Sunday.
An information session will be held on Wednesday 11 June from 6pm at the Council office for anyone interested in finding out more information.
Applications should be submitted by Friday 13 June. For more information, contact Council's Neighbourhoods Department on (03) 5832 9700. Application forms are available on Council's website http://greatershepparton.com.au/residents/communitystrengthening/communityleadershipprogram/
- Released 3 June 2014
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