Focus St. Louis

Description

Leadership St. Louis: Provides an intensive nine-month program that combines exposure to non-profit, government, business, labor and electoral politics with rigorous, hands-on training.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm for a period of nine months

Required Documents

- Completed application - College transcripts - Three essays - Three recommendations

Eligibility

Adults who have a college degree or equivalent professional experience

Fees

- $75 application fee - $4000 tuition

Intake Procedure

Contact Jenny Shirov at (314) 622-1250, ext. 107 to request an application

Languages

English

Service Area

- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

- Youth Leadership: Provides a four-session leadership program aimed at young professionals. Interactive sessions focus on developing management and leadership skills. - Sponsors full-time/nine-month post-graduate fellowships for those interested in public affairs. Also, provides additional community leader programs ranging from one day to six months. - Leadership program that builds leadership skills, strengthens character and promotes team work. - Provides advanced skill development and community immersion experiences which enable participants to explore critical issues in the region. Seminars enhance self-awareness of leadership approaches and include on-site visits with decision makers that inspire participants to address challenges. - Provides a leadership development seminar program that focuses on regional issues and concrete leadership skills building. - Women In Leadership (WIL):Provides leadership training program to give women an opportunity to refine personal and professional leadership competencies, learn about the community and connect with other women of diverse backgrounds.

Hours

- Sessions are held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm - call for schedule - Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Call for hours of operation - Call for hours of operation - Programs are offered three times per year on different topics and skills - call for schedule - Meetings are held from 8:30am to 5:00pm twice a month for five months

Required Documents

- Completed application - Referral Form - Three essays and Three letters of recommendation - Call For Details

Eligibility

- Professional men and women, ages 22-35 years - Must have a college degree or equivalent work experience for the fellows program - Age 18 years and older - High school juniors - Age 18 years and older - Women in the greater St. Louis Missouri area

Fees

Call For Details

Intake Procedure

- Contact Beth Casagrand, Program Coordinator, at (314) 622-1250, ext. 115, or bethc@focus-stl.org to request an application - Call, email or visit website www.focus-stl.org for more details - Referrals required from an agency or professional and must complete application and interview - Call To Apply - Call To Apply - Contact Meghan Baldelli to request application - (314) 622-1250, ext. 107

Languages

English

Service Area

- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Promotes community forums and discussions on specific topics of interest.

Hours

Call for hours of operation

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Age 18 years and older

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Recommendations by leaders

Languages

English

Service Area

- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served

Description

Provides four sessions and one bus tour for executives and their spouses who are new to the community to get an insider's look at the St. Louis region.

Hours

- Sessions are held from 5:30pm to 9:00pm - One is held on a Saturday morning - call for schedule

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

St. Louis-area executives and their spouses

Fees

- $800 per person - $1400 for a couple

Intake Procedure

Contact Beth Casagrand, Program Coordinator at (314) 622-1750, ext. 115, or bethc@focus-stl.org to request a registration form

Languages

English

Service Area

- Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County, Warren and Washington counties in Missouri - Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois

Geography Served