Leadership Akron Edge, a program delivered in partnership with Torchbearers, connects interns, post-graduates, and early career professionals with established leaders to showcase Akron as a thriving place to live and work. Each Edge session offers access to community decision-makers and lessons for personal and professional success. Edge gives participants a head start on career success and community involvement, while strengthening young employees’ ties to Greater Akron to retain their talent in our community.
The summer program consists of four Wednesday sessions, as well as an orientation and closing reception with employers and community leaders. Sessions will cover topics that emphasize plugging in to the community, making connections that count, capitalizing on strengths, and leading by example. Participants may also engage in supplemental opportunities that will be available throughout the course of the program.
Program Dates
Orientation Session
Wednesday, June 12
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Plugging into the Community
Wednesday, June 19
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Strengths & Opportunities
Wednesday, June 26
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Connections that Count
Wednesday, July 10
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Leading by Example
Wednesday, July 17
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Closing Reception
Wednesday, July 24
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The 2019 Edge Program will take place on six Wednesdays in June and July from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Program dates will be posted as they are confirmed. Any interested interns or early career professionals should inform their managers of their interest in the Edge program.
REGISTRATION & TUITION
Individual participants may register themselves, in addition to employer group registrations. The registration is now closed. The 2019 Edge registration will be available in April 2019.
Tuition for the Edge program is $300.