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What’s next? Women making a difference in their community

August 13, 2008

MARC, in partnership with Park University, UMKC and the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, is co-sponsoring a six-week session designed to help women who want to explore their personal ‘next step.’ The course, which starts Sept. 15, focuses on community and civic leadership and will help each woman identify her personal passion and develop a plan for leadership in her local community.

At the end of the six-week session each participant will be able to:

• articulate her personal passion and how that can influence the local community;
• identify her skills and abilities that can be applied to leadership positions;
• appreciate the role of public policy in our communities - how it is made, and how it can be influenced;
• exhibit knowledge of how public meetings are conducted;
• understand the tools of public policy; and
• develop a plan for taking on leadership roles within her local community.

Students can choose between the Park and UMKC locations allowing for a cohort-group experience. The teachers, curriculum and resources will be identical between the two locations. The cost is $75 for the entire six-week program and includes all materials and expenses, other than transportation and parking. 

Class size is limited. Enroll today to ensure that you secure your place in the program! More information is available on the Park University website.

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