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Leadership Hayward 2025-2026

October 10, 2025 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (PDT)

Description

Leadership Hayward - Cultivating Community Leaders

Leadership Hayward is professional development program that welcomes leaders at every stage of their career from organizations throughout Hayward providing participants with essential knowledge, tools, and opportunities to advance their leadership capabilities in service to their community. Participants engage in ten comprehensive full-day sessions led by industry experts representing the full range of business, government, nonprofit, and educational sectors. Through our partnership with California State University East Bay, University Extension, participants can earn 2.0 units of Continuing Education credit upon successful completion of the program.

Who Should Apply: We welcome participants from various sectors, including:

  • Business
  • Government
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Education
  • Community groups

Application Process: Applications for the upcoming class are now open and will be accepted through September. To apply, click the Register icon.

Program Benefits:

  • Comprehensive leadership training
  • Insights into local government, business, and community issues
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of Hayward's social and economic landscape
  • Explore real-world challenges faced by local leaders
  • Develop critical leadership skills through hands-on community project experience
  • Examine diverse leadership styles and consensus-building techniques
  • Network with a diverse cohort of professionals and current and future community leaders

Impact: Alumni have moved up to serve in various influential roles, including:

  • Business executive positions
  • State Legislature
  • Alameda County Board of Supervisors
  • Local Government 
  • College presidencies
  • Leadership roles in numerous organizations and agencies

Academic Credit: Through our partnership with California State University, East Bay, University Extension, participants can earn 2.0 units of Continuing Education credit upon successful completion of the program.

For More Information: Please contact Lucy Lopez at lucy@hayward.org

Schedule: Classes are 9AM - 3PM on the following dates. Location will vary. October 10, November 7, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12.

Tuition

Your investment in Leadership Hayward provides:

  • 9 full-day, intensive learning sessions
  • Networking opportunities with local leaders and fellow participants
  • Skills and knowledge directly applicable to your professional and civic life
  • Potential for 2.0 Continuing Education units from CSU East Bay

Program Investment:

Tuition: $1,175 per participant, Early Bird Discount of $100 for registration before 7/31/25.

Includes: All meals and comprehensive course materials

Payment Options:

  • Individual payment
  • Employer sponsorship
  • Organizational sponsorship

Tuition must be paid in full before the first class session

Thanks to our partners we are able to offer Leadership Hayward at a more competitive rate compared to similar programs in other cities. Their underwriting helps us maintain high-quality programming while keeping costs accessible for participants. Please contact Lucy Lopez if you are interested in partnership opportunities.


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Hayward Chamber of Commerce - CA
Name: Lucy Lopez
Email: lucy@hayward.org
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