Leadership Stark County

Who is an emerging leader you know? Maybe it’s you!

Leadership Stark County’s Fall 2026 Spotlight Program still has a few spots open for professionals ready to invest in their leadership growth.

Over six interactive sessions, participants will explore their Gallup CliftonStrengths, build greater self-awareness, strengthen their leadership approach, connect with the Stark County community and build meaningful relationships with other young professionals.

If you’re looking for your next leadership development opportunity, consider applying. If you’re a Spotlight alum, manager, coworker or friend who knows someone who would benefit, send this opportunity their way!

-Fall cohort begins: September 1
-Tuition: $675, with scholarships available
-Applications close: August 25th

Who comes to mind? Tag them below, share this post or send them the application directly.

Apply today: leadershipstarkcounty.org/apply/

Strong supervisors motivate teams, communicate clearly, solve problems and navigate workplace challenges with confidence. This seven-week program builds the practical skills supervisors need to lead effectively.

Invest in the people who keep your business moving every day.

Mondays from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
October 5, 12, 19 and 26
November 2, 9 and 16
Walsh University and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

View program details and register: https://shorturl.at/JxpPT

You learned your trade. You earned the promotion. And then someone handed you a team to lead.

So you're doing your best to figure it all out on the fly.

The Supervisory Leadership Program changes that.

No tests. No lectures. All workshop based.

Mondays, Oct 5 – Nov 16 | 2–5 PM
Walsh University & the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
$850 Chamber Members | $1,200 Public

Register here: https://shorturl.at/JxpPT

Great supervisors aren't born - they're developed.

Our 7-session Supervisory Training Program focuses on building strong leaders from within, with practical tools to apply right away. Through interactive, workshop-style sessions led by local experts, participants will strengthen their skills in communication, team leadership and more.

Details:
- Mondays, October 5 – November 16
- 2:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Walsh University & Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Invest in your people, strengthen your team, and grow the leaders your organization needs. Register today: https://business.cantonchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/supervisory-training-program-1869317?sourceTypeId=Website

What can happen in six sessions during the Spotlight program?

You learn your strengths. You practice leadership. You meet the people doing the work here. And you leave with friends as passionate as you are.

Swipe for the full picture. Applications open till August 25th: https://leadershipstarkcounty.org/apply/

Do you have summer interns on your team?

Give them the opportunity to connect with other interns and discover what makes a community a great place to live, work, and build a future at the Discover Downtown Interactive Experience on July 22.

Interns will:
• Explore what makes a community strong, connected, & worth investing in
• Gain leadership insight they can carry into their careers
• Build connections with local leaders & interns
• Hear real stories about community impact & partnerships
• Discover the people, places, & organizations shaping Stark County

📅 Wednesday, July 22
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Starting at the Canton Museum of Art

HR professionals, intern coordinators, supervisors, and managers are encouraged to share this opportunity with their interns. Employers do not need to attend.

Register today: https://business.cantonchamber.org/ap/Events/Register/07FKON7txCwCR