Leadership Springfield

Leadership Springfield

Overview: Leadership Springfield is a premier leadership training program offered by The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. It is a 14-week series of half-day programs during which participants gain leadership skills and in-depth exposure to critical issues affecting the Springfield area.

Program Details

• Duration: 14 weeks of half-day programs
• Time Commitment: Half day per week from September through mid-December, plus approximately 10 hours outside of program sessions for required team projects
• Geographic Scope: Sangamon County, Illinois

Eligibility Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency
• Live or work in Sangamon County
• Have at least 2 years experience of full-time employment

Graduation Requirements

• Attend Orientation session
• Attend at least 12 of 14 weekly program sessions
• Actively work and participate in meeting with project team throughout the program with completion and deliverables by the final program day

Cost

• Chamber Members: $950
• Non-members: $1,350
• Payment Due: Full tuition must be paid by August 14, 2026
• Financial Assistance: Limited tuition assistance available; Chamber member applicants given first consideration

Selection Process

• Application evaluation based on professional and personal achievement, essay responses, and demonstrated leadership potential
• Chamber member applicants given first consideration; non-members considered if additional spots available

Program Schedule (Class of 2026)

• Orientation: September 2, 2026
• Weekly Sessions: September 3 - December 10, 2026 (Thursdays and Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30 a.m.)
• Graduation: January 29, 2027

Contact

David Earhart Phone: 217.525.1173 x215 Email: dearhart@gscc.org