Prudential Invests in Training Locally Elected Leaders throughout North Carolina

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rudential Invests in Training Locally Elected Leaders throughout North Carolina

In October 2018, the School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a gift of $115,000 from Prudential Financial, Inc., to continue its support of the School’s work assisting North Carolina local elected officials as they lead and govern their communities.

“At Prudential, we believe that investing in leadership training for local elected officials is an investment in the communities they serve,” said Michael J. McCann, vice president at Prudential.

The longstanding partnership between Prudential and the UNC School of Government strengthens local leadership in communities throughout North Carolina. Since 2008, Prudential’s investment of more than $650,000 in the School’s Local Elected Leaders Academy (LELA) has made it possible for local elected officials to learn practical leadership skills and strategies that help them lead change and innovation in their communities.

School of Government Dean Mike Smith said, “We are grateful for Prudential’s consistent support of our programs and their belief in effective and strategic leadership among local elected officials.”

Prudential funding will allow elected and appointed officials from across North Carolina to attend a range of leadership programs, including Essentials of County Government as well as one-day public leadership courses and events. These programs help participants amplify existing skills and teach new skills, allowing participants to put new leadership tactics into immediate practice in their local communities.

This contribution will also support scholarships for the Advanced Leadership Corps (ALC) program, which was created in 2013 as a result of initial funding from Prudential. ALC is a weeklong leadership program for county and municipal officials that focuses on personal leadership, working effectively with others, and having a positive impact beyond one’s own city and county. Additionally, Prudential’s investment supports the ALC Ambassador Program, where ALC graduates are invited to continue their learning through intensive continued leadership development.

To learn more about the Local Elected Leaders Academy, visit the Center for Public Leadership and Governance's website.