Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) Signature Program

Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) Signature Fellow Program provides the foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement by educating members about issues facing the Chicago region and challenging them to bring about transformative change in the community. Fellows immerse themselves in an intensive 10-month exploration of current socio-economic problems, providing the foundation for a lifelong commitment to civic engagement.

This exploration includes attending full-day seminars, site visits, discussion groups, conversations with leaders and experts, cultural events, and completing service projects. Fellows seek to understand the systems that influence how Chicago and the region function and how an individual’s values, biases, and approaches to working with others can shape the impact and outcomes they achieve. Together, LGC Fellows explore critical community challenges, examine themselves as leaders, and build transformative relationships of trust.

Eligibility

The ideal candidate is a senior executive at CPS serving in a chief-level role with at least three years of experience. The candidate is directly responsible for making strategic financial investments and is familiar with the Greater Chicago region and its unique culture.
An executive who has responsibility for building relationships that lead to collaborations or strategic partnerships advancing your organization’s business objectives and mission.
An executive who has the authority to make decisions as they relate to the workforce and workforce development.
An executive who would benefit from understanding the civic and business networks and socioeconomic aspects of doing business in the City of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Region.
Nominated and supported by CPS’ Talent Office.
Have a proven history of volunteering and civic engagement, and the passion and drive to tackle some of the major issues facing the Greater Chicago region.
Must commit to attending eight all-day sessions.
Commit to paying the individual contribution of $1,500 upon acceptance into the program.
Age range guidance: 30-45

Additional CPS Criteria

CPS full-time employee for one year at the time of application.
Can attend at the time of application all the program dates.
Last RISE rating of proficient or above.

Lead With CPS

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LeadwithCPS@cps.edu

Chicago Public Schools
42 W. Madison St, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) Signature Program

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