Description

Leadership Hayward - Cultivating Community Leaders

Program Overview: Leadership Hayward is an intensive eight-month program, running from November to June, with one full-day session per month. This program has proudly graduated more than 400 community leaders.

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 October. To apply, click the Register icon.

Program Benefits:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of Hayward's complex social and economic landscape
• Explore real-world challenges faced by local leaders
• Develop critical leadership skills through hands-on experiences
• Examine diverse leadership styles and consensus-building techniques
• Network with a diverse cohort of current and future community leaders

Impact: Our alumni have gone on to serve in various influential roles, including:

• State Legislature
• Local Government 
• Alameda County Board of Supervisors
• College presidencies
• Business executive positions
• 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.

Key Supporters: We gratefully acknowledge the essential support of the City of Hayward, California State University, East Bay and St. Rose Hospital for making this program possible.

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

Tuition

Your investment in Leadership Hayward provides:

• 8 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: $1,075 per participant

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 generous Title Sponsor, St. Rose Hospital, 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.