Jefferson Leadership Institute
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The Jefferson Leadership Institute is Jefferson County’s premier leadership development program that immerses participants in community issues through twelve full day sessions that run from September through June. The curriculum enables participants to develop their leadership capabilities, build strong relationships and encourages involvement in generating positive change in the community.
Participants will explore core mission development, goal setting and planning, self-discovery, self-awareness, finding and using your strengths and more. Participants will also learn key attributes of a productive board member, explore board involvement opportunities and are strongly encouraged to join a local board of directors upon completion of the course. |
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“Industry experts offer insights into leadership that offer clear value in growth and strategic thinking. Participants will enjoy education advancement, network expansion and a unique journey of exploration throughout our beautiful county.
Employee development is a key element in employee satisfaction and retention, so employers can feel confident in their investment of the JLI Program! I encourage our community leaders to look within their organization to identify the next tier of leaders and offer this opportunity of development.” - Kayla Jamieson, President & CEO Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce |
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Jill VanHosen, Class of 2014, says, “JLI is a great way to learn some leadership skills, teamwork and also get to know more about the business climate in Northern New York.” Jill has enjoyed a career in the IT field, though noted it can sometimes feel like working in a silo. With JLI, she enjoyed exploring the community, learning about the day-to-day operations of various sectors, and the chance to meet people from other sectors. She calls it an enlightening experience! Jill has been heavily involved in the community serving on a number of boards since graduating from the Jefferson Leadership Institute. Presently, she is a Theresa Rotarian, the Vice President of the Downtown Business Association and serves on the following boards: Thousand Islands Habitat for Humanity, Adirondack Broadband Committee, Telehealth Learning Collaborative and the North Country Digital Inclusion Coalition with Fort Drum Regional Planning Organization.
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The program was formulated in 1991 when a number of community leaders recognized that the same few people were serving on many Boards, and that major community decisions were being made by a very small group of people. They recognized that the future of the Jefferson County area is directly linked to the quality of its leadership, and that dedicated, trained and motivated community leaders shape and determine the future of the region. The “founders” decided that a leadership program was needed to teach and cultivate new community leaders, and to help move those participants into important positions within the community.
The JLI program was modeled after several existing leadership programs, and over the years has been modified to best suit the specific needs of our county. It is organized and coordinated by the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce, a well-respected, business association, with staff specifically dedicated to its implementation. The curriculum includes an overnight retreat where the new class has the opportunity to get to know each other and to learn about the concepts of group dynamics and individual leadership skills within a group setting. Over the next few months, the class participates in discussions with recognized authorities, site visits, and analysis of issues of community concern in fields such as education, healthcare, media and telecommunications, government, tourism, non-profit organizations, agriculture, history, economic development, the significance of Fort Drum to the region and more
The JLI program was modeled after several existing leadership programs, and over the years has been modified to best suit the specific needs of our county. It is organized and coordinated by the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce, a well-respected, business association, with staff specifically dedicated to its implementation. The curriculum includes an overnight retreat where the new class has the opportunity to get to know each other and to learn about the concepts of group dynamics and individual leadership skills within a group setting. Over the next few months, the class participates in discussions with recognized authorities, site visits, and analysis of issues of community concern in fields such as education, healthcare, media and telecommunications, government, tourism, non-profit organizations, agriculture, history, economic development, the significance of Fort Drum to the region and more
