CANTON -- The St. Lawrence Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 program through Oct. 1. This year, classes will be held virtually from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month from October until June. The institute’s board of directors also plans to offer in-person excursions in the Spring. The 9-month course, including course materials, is presented at a fee of $600. Employers often sponsor individuals and scholarships are available as well.

Interested parties should visit www.visitstlc.com/slli for an application or more information. Questions can be directed to Laura at Laura@slcchamber.org or 315-393-3620.

The St. Lawrence Leadership Institute was designed to foster the development of emerging and existing leaders for the advancement of St. Lawrence County, its businesses, and its communities. This leadership development is achieved through three program elements: leadership skills development, issues awareness, and networking.

The curriculum schedule this year features expert speakers presenting on:

Oct. 7 – Leadership & Introductions

Nov. 4 – Strengths Based Leadership

Dec. 2 – Leader Profile Series (Emotional Intelligence)

Jan. 6 – Leader Profile Series (Teams, Feedback and more)

Feb. 3 – Leading Organizational Change

March 3 – Conflict Resolution and Negotiations

April 7 -- Ethical Leadership; Inclusion & Diversity

May 5 – Leadership & Workplace Stressors

June 2 – Engaging in Your Community

Issues education will feature panels of leader in their field sharing perspectives on the state of Agriculture; Government; Health and Public Safety; Technology & Connectivity; Pathways to Local Leadership; Education & The Arts; Environment; and Economic Development & Entrepreneurism.