Gulf Coast Community Foundation is accepting applications for the 2019 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute. The deadline to apply for this regional leadership-development program is Friday, March 15, at 11:59pm. Gulf Coast Leadership Institute is designed to identify, develop and connect aspiring and experienced leaders across the Gulf Coast region, from Boca Grande to Manatee County. Gulf Coast Community Foundation will select up to 26 individuals to take part in the 2019 class, which consists of seven training sessions from late April through late June. The foundation has commissioned the Leadership Development Institute of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg to provide this comprehensive training. Gulf Coast offers all training and resources at no cost to selected participants in exchange for their commitment to use their new skills for the long-term benefit of the community through service.

Selection criteria include leadership potential and participation in community and professional organizations. Professionals as well as community volunteers of all ages are encouraged to apply. In all, more than 300 community members have completed this leadership training to date. To learn more and complete the application, go to the website below.

Gulf Coast Leadership Institute