Program Sessions

Orientation & Leadership Concepts

This session introduces the program participants to Leadership Rockland. Intertwined with the first day will be an orientation session. It provides the class with an opportunity to meet and greet each other as well as members of the Board and program coordinators at the outset of the program. It is also where the expectations for the class are set forth and the mission statement of the program is reinforced.

Historical Rockland

This session provides participants with a historical overview of the rich history of Rockland County and lays the foundation for the sessions to come.

Environmental Impact

This session provides participants with an understanding of the key environmental issues in Rockland.

Multicultural Communities & Social Justice

This session provides participants with an overview of issues that result from having such a culturally diverse society and lays the groundwork for sessions to come.

Education & Workforce Development

This session provides a balanced socioeconomic overview of education in Rockland County today and its role in developing the future workforce.

Economic Impact & Development

This session provides an overview of the issues and challenges in Economic Development in Rockland County today.

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

This session provides an overview of Law Enforcement and Public Safety issues in Rockland County today.

Healthcare & Emergency Services

This session provides an overview of the issues at the forefront of the healthcare industry and emergency services.

Arts & Culture

This session provides participants with an overview of the art and cultural activities and organizations within Rockland County.

Government, Politics & Public Policy

This session provides the participant with an understanding of the workings of County and local government and current public policy issues.

Making an Impact

A culminating session focused on leadership that guides class members in creating personal development plans and helps them to identify individual opportunities to be a better leader not only in their professional lives but a leader that utilizes their talents for the betterment of the community.