| Leadership Newark is a 2-year public policy leadership development program designed for emerging and established adult leaders, committed to building stronger communities through activism and civic engagement.
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 The program offers an experiential educational opportunity as the Leadership Newark Fellows program participants deliberate, discuss and debate public policy issues. Additionally, the program's seminars and dinner meetings give the Fellows an opportunity to inform themselves through case studies, simulations, field visits and panel discussions about Newark's future. Fellows will analyze issues, adopt a position and persuade others. |
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In the two-year program, Leadership Newark Fellows will:
- Sharpen their leadership skills
- Increase their understanding of important city and regional issues
- Learn to build coalitions to solve problems
- Develop a network of new relationships with other leaders
- Gain connections to the individuals and institutions that can help improve the community's future
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Year Two |
- Retreats
Team-building exercises
Simulation activities
Physical challenges
- Issue Seminars/Dinners
Government & Politics
Economic & Community Development
Health & Human Services
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Education
Arts & Culture
Environmental Equity & Justice
- Skills Training
Strategic Planning
Budget & Fiscal Analysis
Communications
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- Hone in on skills acquired
- Leadership Project
- Implementation/Presentation of Leadership Project
- Develop active partnerships
- Established Member of an influential network of civic leaders
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