Community Leadership Institutes
Leadership Akron’s Community Leadership Institutes (CLI) combine individual development with community engagement, emphasizing leadership traits that are valuable in both community and professional settings. Each CLI session connects participants with top decision makers and includes access to best-in-class community assets.
Applications for the Leaderhip Akron CLI 2025 program year are now OPEN!
All applications close on January 24, 2025.
For more information about the Leadership Akron CLI, please contact Henry Johnson Jr., Senior Program Manager, at 330-436-9009 or email hjohnson@leadershipakron.org.
Leadership Akron Community Leader Institute (CLI)
The Leadership Akron CLI 2025 will take place over 4 program days.
2025 Program Dates
February 12, 2025 - Building Community & Education - 8:00am-4:30pm
February 26, 2025 - Business & Innovation - 8:00am-3:00pm
March 12, 2025 - Arts & Culture - 8:00am-3:00pm
March 26, 2025 - Civic Leadership & Justice - 8:00am-4:30pm
Eligibility Criteria for Leadership Akron's CLI Program
To apply for the Community Leadership Institute (CLI) program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Live, Work, or Serve in Greater Akron: Applicants should have a strong connection to the Greater Akron area, demonstrating an investment in the community through residence, employment, or volunteerism.
Applicants are required to attend all program days and activities, as full engagement is essential to gaining the most from the CLI experience.
Applicants should be open to creating meaningful relationships with fellow participants and community members, fostering collaboration and shared learning.
Applicants must exhibit a genuine motivation to contribute to the Greater Akron community through leadership, advocacy, or service, leveraging the knowledge and skills gained in the program to make a difference.
Ideal applicants are eager to step outside their comfort zones, engage in thoughtful discussions, and embrace new perspectives to strengthen their leadership potential.
Meeting these criteria ensures participants will be prepared to fully immerse themselves in CLI’s mission to cultivate impactful leaders for the Greater Akron community. Apply today to join this transformative journey!
The History
Local employers have expressed an interest in Leadership Akron providing a way for more of their employees to connect with our work and with the community since the Signature Program class is limited to one participant from any given employer. In response, Leadership Akron successfully piloted an experience with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 2011 that blended leadership development and community awareness. Based on the success of this model and the positive feedback from research with local human resources managers, we are pleased to have completed more than a dozen different CLI programs. We are excited to offer this opportunity to further develop your talent and connect your leaders with our community.
