PROGRAM UPDATES FOR THE CLASS OF 2025

Exciting News from the Ascension Chamber of Commerce Leadership Ascension Program!

We are delighted to announce a new start date for our renowned Leadership Ascension Program! The 2025 Cohort will now kick off in January 2025. This strategic change, made for a variety of beneficial reasons, promises to elevate the program to new heights of excellence.

Why the change? We believe this adjustment will add tremendous value for our participants, enhancing the overall experience and allowing us to deliver an even more impactful program. This short delay gives us the opportunity to reassess and identify opportunities for new ideas and activities to ensure that we continue to provide the best leadership development experience possible.

Stay tuned for more details as we finalize the specifics of this signature program.

Key Dates to Remember:

• Registration Opens: After Labor Day this fall
• Cohort Finalization: Prior to Thanksgiving

We are excited about this positive change and look forward to welcoming the next cohort of leaders in January 2025! Get ready to begin a journey of growth, learning, and excellence.

Thank you for your continued support and stay tuned for more updates!

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP ASCENSION?

Leadership Ascension, like similar programs nationwide, is designed to develop responsible and informed community leaders. Recognized and emerging leaders in the community are selected to represent the diverse demographic of the Ascension Parish Community.

The 10-month Leadership Program strives to develop practical leadership skills while promoting personal growth. Sessions are held each month and cover topics including diversity, education, social concerns, health care, law enforcement, project management and government. The program begins with a teambuilding opening retreat and ends with a two-day closing retreat where the class presents their projects that are developed throughout the year.

Over 800 individuals ranging from business owners to government officials have completed Leadership since its inception in 1996. Many of these leaders participate on the Chamber’s Leadership Committee, Leadership Alumni Committee and Leadership Ascension Foundation that assist in planning, recruiting and steering this renowned program.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM LEADERSHIP ASCENSION…

1. Thought-provoking sessions where we explore community issues and participate in processing what we’ve learned through class discussion
2. An opportunity to develop leadership and interpersonal skills and team build with classmates
3. An opportunity to work on real issues in your community
4. Networking opportunities with the class, community leaders and Leadership Alumni
5. Support and commitment from your facilitator, the Ascension Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Alumni Program Committee