Attention Young Professionals - are you interested in gaining leadership skills? The Young Professionals Organization of Greater Peoria presents the fifth annual Leadership Academy. LEAP is a six week program designed to develop personal leadership skills and empower young professionals to become active in the community.

Date: Every Wednesday starting September 21st through October 26th

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
*Lunch will be provided each week.

Location: Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce
100 SW Water St.
Peoria, IL 61602

Academy Topics:

Week 1: Generations and Genders in the Workplace
Speaker: Dr. Eden Blair, Professor of Business & Entrepreneurship at Bradley University

Week 2: Mentors/Mentees in Small and Large Organizations
Speaker: Bonnie Fetch, Caterpillar Inc

Week 3: If You Manage People...You Are An HR Manager
Speaker: Lisa Plantamura, Professional Trainer/Manager, AAIM Employer's Association

Week 4: Getting Involved In the Community & Not-for-profit Work
Speaker: Cindy Ardis Jenkins, Donor Relations Coordinator at Children's Home Association of Illinois

Week 5: Emotional Intelligence: Key to Success in Life and Business
Speaker: Mike Crompton, Executive Coach at The Excel Leadership Group LLC

Week 6: Impact of Young Professionals in Government
Speaker: Panel TBA

Cost: $150 for YPGP Members, $175 for Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 12th

For more information or to register contact Sarah Stabler at (309) 495-5914 or sstabler@chamber.h-p.org