The mission of Leadership North Carolina is to inform, develop, and engage committed leaders by broadening their understanding of and involvement in issues and opportunities facing our state. Program sessions give class members a broader understanding of the state, with a focus on issues in the areas of Economic Development, Education, Environment, Government, and Health and Human Services. Participants learn about the critical issues in these areas through discussions with top officials of the state, professionals in the areas, field trips and experiential activities. The program cultivates a network of citizens with diverse backgrounds and experiences who represent the many geographic areas of the state and who are committed to volunteer service. The program consists of six, two-day sessions held between October and May in six different cities across the state. The application period for the 2015-16 program (Class XXIV) is now open until June 30. You can apply online: www.leadershipnc.org/class/apply. Open to all citizens of the state, LNC seeks a class of approximately 50 leaders who represent the various geographic regions and communities of the state from the public, private and non-profit sectors. Special effort is made to ensure diversity among class members (race, gender, geography, occupation, stage of career, etc.). Special Events: 2016 LeadershipNC Forum: Purpose-Driven Leadership Registration: https://2016lncforum.eventbrite.com Join thought leaders from across the state for the 2016 Leadership North Carolina Forum on Friday, January 29, 2016, at the Executive Briefing Center on the campus of SAS in Cary, NC. The LNC Forum is Leadership North Carolina's flagship event for leaders across the state. Hosted annually, its goal is to educate leaders about the most critical issues facing the state, creating a more informed group of stakeholders committed to North Carolina's future.