Demonstrate Your Commitment to Harford County Leadership with Harford Leadership Academy

Join the ranks of more than 1,000 Harford County leaders from business and industry, education, nonprofit, government, and civic organizations who have graduated from Harford Leadership Academy, co-sponsored by Harford Community College and the Harford County Chamber of Commerce. This successful community development program is designed to create a committed, involved, and diverse network of leaders within Harford County by exposing participants to the challenges our community faces and the opportunities that are available for community growth. Existing and emerging leaders in Harford County may submit applications for Harford Leadership Academy through January 10, 2025. The program requires participants to attend the mandatory Thursday evening and Friday daytime kickoff sessions on February 13 and 14, followed by 14 consecutive Wednesday sessions beginning on February 19. Sessions will meet from 8 AM to 12 PM at various locations, with some sessions being full-day from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

HLA graduates benefit from a communications network between present and future community leaders and are encouraged to take an active role in the growth and transformation of Harford County. A partial list of previous HLA session topics includes How Government Works; Economic Development & Planning for the Future; Law Enforcement Services; the Harford County Court System; Public Safety; Agriculture & the Environment; Ethical Leadership; Education and Volunteerism.

For more information about the program and how to apply, contact Wendy Ambler at wambler@harford.edu or visit the Harford Leadership Academy.