Advanced Leadership Corps
- Chapel Hill, NCMarch 7 - 12, 2027
This course is open to local elected officials.
Applications for the 2027 cohort is now open from
October 12th-December 21st!
ALC is an immersive personal development program comprised of three parts:
Part 1: Communication Coaching
You will receive a preliminary one-on-one session with a coach, scheduled at a time and location of your choice. The focus of this coaching is to work on your oral presentation skills. You will learn how to hold an audience’s attention and begin to craft your personal leadership vision.
Part 2: Residential Leadership Program
In this week-long intensive course, you will create strong and lasting relationships with your fellow participants as you learn together in a series of activities that will strengthen your ability to effectively lead and govern. Sessions are held each day, and you will work together all day and most evenings.
Part 3: Follow-up Leadership Coaching
Following the week-long session, you will receive an additional session with a professional executive coach. An experienced coach will help you interpret the feedback you received from your multi-rater leadership assessments. This personal leadership coaching will help you delve deeper into your own behaviors and practices, strengthening your capacity to lead others.
Our Mission and Vision
The mission of ALC is to accelerate your leadership and build a dynamic and sustainable network of leaders across North Carolina.
The vision of ALC is to develop and sustain an ecosystem across North Carolina for local elected officials to grow as leaders and share their knowledge and experiences.
You will learn to:
• Improve your ability to inspire others to work toward a shared vision
• Develop deeper insights into what it means to lead and govern in the public sector
• Reflect on leadership as a skill to be learned and a relationship to be nurtured
• Observe and adapt to others’ communication styles to form more effective relationships
Added Benefit: Upon completion of ALC, you become part of an extensive alumni network called Ambassadors and are invited to attend future Ambassadors’ events.
LELA Level
This is a 401 Level course in the Local Elected Leaders Academy. Elected officials who attend this class will earn 40 credits towards the Laureate recognition certificate.
REQUIREMENTS
- Participants must attend all sessions and events, including some evening events. Full participation is needed for participants to get the most out of this experience.
- Completion of all advance assignments before the course. Your program manager will share more details about materials and pre-work.
- Commitment to spending a week in Chapel Hill, March 7-12.
- Sharing with others, respecting differences and be fully present.
Hear what past ALC participants think about the program!
Additional information
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The School of Government is grateful to offer a number of scholarship and discount opportunities for public officials who wish to participate in our continuing education programs. Scholarships and discounts are available both internally through the School and through the generous support of partnering organizations. Learn more about the range of these opportunities on our Scholarship Discount Opportunities page.
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking details will be provided to you by your program manager the week prior to the program. Additional directions and parking information can be found on our Visitor Information page.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Announcements of acceptance into ALC will go out via email on or before January 12, 2027. A full refund will be issued to course participants who notify the School of Government on or before January 29, 2027. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after January 29, 2027. Cancellations after February 19, 2027, may also result in additional surcharges. More information can be found in the full cancellation and refund policy.
This is a Local Elected Leaders Academy (LELA) 401-level course. Elected officials who attend this class will earn 40 credits towards the Laureate recognition certificate.
- Chapel Hill, NCMarch 7 - 12, 2027School of Government
Knapp-Sanders Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27514View Cancellation PolicyCourse participants who cancel their registration on or before February 27, 2027 will receive a full refund. No refund will be made for cancellations on or after February 28, 2027, but you will receive a transferrable credit to be used within 12 months. Click here to view the School’s full cancellation and refund policy.View Hotel InformationHotel information will be provided to you by the program manager 1 month before the course.
View Additional InformationMarch 7-12, 2027 | Multi-day | Chapel Hill, NC | Registration Fee: $975
Applications will be closed on Decemeber 21st.
By completing this application, you are committing to do the following:
- Pre-Course Work Policy: Reading and leadership assessments are integral to a positive and productive ALC experience. If accepted, participants agree to complete all pre-work assignments and assessments in advance of the program.
- Attendance Policy: This is a six-day residential program. Participants are expected to stay at the group hotel and attend all daytime and evening events for all five days of the program. Sessions will be held at the UNC School of Government in Chapel Hill.
- Cancellation Policy: Announcements of acceptance into ALC will go out via email on or before January 12, 2027. A full refund will be issued to course participants who notify the School of Government on or before January 29, 2027. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after January 29, 2027. Cancellations after February 19, 2027, may also result in additional surcharges.
Please view the "Additional Information" tab.
$975.00Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.
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