Leadership Niagara offers a ten month September to June program that includes:

Opening Retreat:The retreat is designed to give an in-depth introduction to the concepts of professional and community leadership and to introduce you to the issues and concerns of the Niagara Region. You will also have the opportunity to meet other participants and begin to form a cohesive group.

Leadership Learning Days: The group meets for one full learning day for each month. Each Learning Day is hosted by a different Leadership Niagara community partner. Participants explore key concepts and patterns which impact community capacity building and personal leadership growth. Sessions are facilitated by volunteer leaders and professional facilitators, recognized as experts in their respective fields.

Closing and Graduation: The final day allows you to synthesize the knowledge, skills, attitudes, activities and experiences that you have been exposed to over the course of the program. You will graduate ready and empowered to assume an active role in your community and in the Leadership Niagara Alumni group.

Community Projects: Team projects are selected from initiatives identified as important by local service agencies and organizations. They provide opportunities to utilize individual leadership skills and creativity as well as practical opportunities to apply lessons learned, personal expertise and local knowledge in a team environment, with visible and tangible outcomes.