Leadership Yancey County
What is Leadership Yancey County?
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Leadership Yancey County teaches participants about everything Yancey County has to offer. It is a seven month program with monthly class sessions that will equip future community leaders with the knowledge and ability to take Yancey County into the future.
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What will I learn?
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You will find out about Yancey County Education, Industry, Health & Human Services, Small Business, Tourism, Parks & Recreation, Agriculture, and County & City Government.
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What is the cost?
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The $200 admission fee covers your transportation and meals for all sessions as well as materials and graduation. A limited number of $100 scholarships are available first come, first served.
Schedule
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Oct. 24 - Intro & City & County Govt.
Nov. 28 - Industry
Jan. 23 - Health & Human Services
Feb. 27 – Education
Mar. 27 - Small Business
Apr. 24 - Tourism/Parks
May 22 - Agriculture
June 12 - Graduation
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Leadership Yancey County is a cooperative effort by the Burnsville-Yancey Chamber of Commerce, Yancey County Cooperative Extension, and Yancey County Economic Development.