PROGRAM OVERVIEW,    

​ LEADERSHIP NORTHSHORE is an innovative program designed to prepare students for leadership positions in government, business, and community affairs. The program is directed by a Board of Trustees of Leadership Northshore graduates.    

STUDENT GOALS  

▪ Develop a sense of community leadership by exploring the concept of leadership.  

▪ Introduce you to leadership techniques, allowing you to identify your own leadership style.  

▪ Develop a better understanding of St. Tammany Parish, its problems, challenges, and opportunities.  

▪ Provide opportunities for communication among emerging and established community leaders.  

▪ Motivate and encourage you to assume leadership roles in the community.  

PROGRAM COMPONENTS  

A Welcome Reception will be held in August. Your MANDATORY OPENING RETREAT is held in September. You will then participate in full-day sessions focused on specific aspects of St. Tammany, such as local government, education, social services, economic development, and much more. Sessions include lectures, simulations, group discussions, panel discussions, field trips, and community research projects. Your MANDATORY CLOSING RETREAT is held in May.     

LEADERSHIP NORTHSHORE ATTENDEES INCLUDE  

Corporate Executives    

Architects    

Homemakers  

Educators    

Retailers    

Engineers     

Clergy     

Attorneys    

Volunteers     

Bankers     

Physicians    

and YOU     

TUITION  

Tuition of $1,200 covers course materials, luncheons, socials, opening and closing retreats, and group transportation. Student is required to pay $100 with the application. Payment link is at the bottom of the page, or you may mail a check to 1950 2nd Street, Unit #2904, Slidell, LA 70459. The employer or sponsor may pay the remainder. Partial scholarships may be available. Applications available upon request, but will only be reviewed by the board once the student has paid half of the tuition. Tuition can be paid on a schedule. The schedule is as follows: 1/3 before opening retreat, 1/3 before economic development day, and the final 1/3 before environmental day.    

APPLICATION PROCESS  

1. Fill out the online application using the link below. 

2. You may print the online application and mail it in if you are not able to fill it out online. Mail the downloaded application to Leadership Northshore, 1950 2nd Street, Unit #2904, Slidell, LA 70459 (*This is the P.O. Box address). Due June 1st.

3. A headshot and a letter of recommendation are required with the application. Both can be emailed to leaders@leadershipnorthshore.com

4. If you have any questions or need additional information, please email: leaders@leadershipnorthshore.com