Become a Change Agent – Apply for LGJ
Now accepting applications and nominations for the next “Best Class” of Leadership Greater Jackson. Applications due by July 5th for the LGJ Class of 2019-2020! Nominate a Colleague Apply to LGJ
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Apply to be a Community Action Project
An important part of the Leadership Greater Jackson experience is the Community Action Project (CAP) that each class takes on—– where small teams of class members complete a project that benefits the community and has long-lasting impact. During its history, Leadership Greater Jackson has overseen the successful completion of over 150 Community Action Projects. Leadership […]
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LGJ and YLJ: Training Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
Leadership Greater Jackson and Youth Leadership Jackson Programs are training Leaders for today and tomorrow! #LeadersArise
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LGJ Community Action Projects
Leadership Greater Jackson Community Action Projects are the lifeblood of the organization. #MakingADifference
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LGJ 31st Class visits Bailey for Education Day
Youth Greeters and LGJ Project Manager, Tonya Ware, greet the LGJ 31st Class at Bailey for Education Day! #EducationMatters
Read MoreLGJ Class Schedule: 2017-2018
It is official! The new 2017-2018 LGJ class members have been selected and notices will be sent out soon! Below is a copy of the 2017-2018 class schedule: THE 2017-2018 LEADERSHIP GREATER JACKSON PROGRAM SCHEDULE: ORIENTATION & FALL RETREAT (Mandatory Attendance Requirement) September 15, 2017 – 13 hours (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) September 16, 2017 […]
Read MoreFoot-in-mouth disease just another part of leadership
Katie Eubanks, The Clarion-Ledger Here’s the thing about being type A: You often wind up launching the event, leading the group project, overseeing the work (and/or doing most of it), regardless of whether you want to. Because people know you get stuff done. But you can’t assume you’ll get saddled with everything. In 2013, I […]
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Apply to be a Community Action Project
An important part of the Leadership Greater Jackson experience is the Community Action Project (CAT) that each class takes on—– where small teams of class members complete a project that benefits the community and has long-lasting impact. During its history, Leadership Greater Jackson has overseen the successful completion of over 150 CAT projects. Leadership Greater […]
Read MoreThe Relevancy of LGJ Community Action Teams
As we come upon 30 years of Leadership, it is fitting that LGJ was, unexpectedly, featured on a segment of WJTV’s Consider This on Tuesday, September 22nd. This was the very first B.A.M.! (Be Active Mississippi) Health Fair & Fitness Walk. The success of the walk contributed to its sustainability, which is the main goal […]
Read MoreLGJ “Team Brown”
Check out the work LGJ “Team Brown” has completed this year at Brown Elementary School in the Midtown neighborhood of Jackson. This is the 3rd year LGJ has partnered with the school and, as you can tell, the partnership is very special to all involved. Kudos to the team for their hard work and commitment […]
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