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LEADing Chester County

LEADing Chester County-through Education, Action, & Dedication!

LEADing Chester County is an eight-month course for ANYONE who wants to improve his/her leadership skills while learning more about the workings of Chester County (government, education, business & industry, healthcare, history, agriculture, tourism, etc.).

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Overview

LEADing Chester County will kick-off August 28th and run through May 2025. We will meet one day each month, excluding December, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

  • Seven three-hour leadership classes taught by York Technical College (from 9 a.m. until noon).
  • Field trips and special guest presentations to learn more about what makes Chester County special (noon until 4:30 p.m.)
  • Networking and relationship building, especially between participants
  • Class limited to 15 slots. Applications will be accepted and be reviewed by the Chamber LEADing Chester County committee.
  • Kick-off event on August 28th from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes team building led by Dr. Michelle Evans of KVLT & a cookout
  • Participants must agree to attend all events! We cannot offer refunds once the program begins.
  • Cost: $775 for members and $850 for non-members. This cost includes the seven York Technical College Classes, lunch, and any special programs/admission.

DATES-(All class sessions run 9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.):

*Locations and field trips are being finalized and class topics are subject to change!

August 28th-Cookout kickoff, Cotton Hills Farm, Lowrys (time is 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.)

September 25– Intro. to Supervision

October 23 – Communicating for Results

November 20– The Power of Accountability

January 22– Motivating to Excel

February 26 – Coaching for High Performance

March 26– Leading Work Teams

April 16– Resolving Conflicts

May 21-Graduation Celebration at York Technical College Chester Center. Family, friends and co-workers welcome!

Meet Our Instructor

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Dr. Kiwanna Brackett is currently the Department Chair of the Business Administration department at York Technical College. Prior to her advancement to Department Chair, she served in various roles at
the college to include AOT Department Chair and Program Coordinator, Full-Time Instructor, Supplemental Instruction Coordinator, and Corporate and Continuing Education Program Manager. In addition, she has over 18 years of experience in training and development, human resources, and program development. She has been an instructor, training and development director, program coordinator, facilitator, and business developer. Dr. Brackett has been instrumental in the development of several new initiatives and/or programs in the higher education, non-profit and for-profit arenas. In addition to program development, she has also been responsible for the recruitment, training and management of instructors, trainers, and staff assistants in many leadership roles throughout her career. Her professional interest and career goals have been identifying ways to create a professional environment that promotes the growth and development of others. She was recently honored as the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Develop (NISOD) Excellence Award and League for Innovation in the Community College Excellence Award. Her educational background includes a Doctor of Education – Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, a Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from Webster University, a Master of Arts in General Psychology from Capella University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Winthrop University, and a Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding from Ashworth College.

To apply

Once you have read the Frequently Asked Questions that include attendance requirements and costs, please apply!

CLICK HERE to apply to be part of the 2024-2025 LEADing Chester County Class. All payments due in full by August 23.

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All aboard as LEADing Chester County takes us through our beautiful county, exploring our rich history and exciting future to see what makes us special!