Applications are now being accepted for the City of Dayton’s 2015 Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI). The institute is a unique opportunity for eligible Dayton residents to learn about the city, to participate in exciting programs to contribute to solving problems that people in the City of Dayton care about and to building a better city for all.
The Neighborhood Leadership Institute has played a key role in helping individuals understand and participate in the dynamic process of making Dayton a better place to live. The Neighborhood Leadership Institute is an educational experience that gives participants insight into Dayton’s history, its governmental process and the inner workings of its neighborhoods. It is a unique partnership project sponsored by the City of Dayton, Sinclair Community College and the Neighborhood Leadership Institute Alumni Association.
Program Objectives
The program has four objectives:
- To broaden the participants’ understanding of the community;
- To expand the pool of skilled neighborhood leaders;
- To encourage and assist the establishment of networks among neighborhoods and their leaders;
- To enhance the ability of neighborhoods to resolve problems on their own or in cooperation with other neighborhoods and/or institutions.
Program Results
Each year, as the leadership class graduates, the pool of knowledgeable leaders in the community increases. For Dayton, this means more people with the ability and the drive who understand how to make things happen. For the participants, this means they have enhanced leadership skills, a better understanding of Dayton and its neighborhoods, and the personal satisfaction of accomplishment.
Eligibility and Application
Any adult residing or working in the City of Dayton may apply; however, each class is limited to 30 people. Applications for the Neighborhood Leadership Institute are available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, located on the sixth Floor of Dayton City Hall or the City Commission Office, located on the second floor of Dayton City Hall, 101 W. Third Street and also available on line by clicking HERE
Cost: Free There is no charge for participation in the program. Your cost is the time and effort you spend. The program consists of 13 evening and/or Saturday sessions over a three-month period. Classroom and/or workshop sessions are held at various locations related to the session topic. Presenters include current neighborhood, business, and government leaders. Each participant must attend all of the sessions in order to be certified as having completed the program. In addition, outside field assignments are required.
Return on Investment
In addition to the knowledge, skills and experience you gain, the completion of this program qualifies participants for one credi
A press statement released by Verletta Jackson stated that classes for the City of Dayton’s 2015 Neighborhood Leadership Institute will begin on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. For more information call the Department of Planning and Community Development at 937-333-3670.
