Companies today are facing unprecedented pressures to remain competitive while keeping up with a rapidly evolving workplace. More than ever, strong leaders are needed to prepare businesses and their employees for future success, but developing and maintaining those leadership skills is also a formidable challenge. According to a study conducted by the Center for Creative Leadership, many organizations are facing a leadership gap that is expected to increase over the next five years.
The Workplace Learning Resource Centers (WpLRC) are committed to developing strong leaders through training programs including the Next Skills Institute, Generational Diversity, and their newest program, the Community College Leadership Academy (CCLA). Developed in collaboration with the WpLRC at Cuyamaca College, the East County Leadership Group, and the Ken Blanchard Foundation, the CCLA is based on the Ken Blanchard Foundation's "Situational Self Leadership" (SSL) training but has been adapted to meet the needs of the community college student preparing to enter the workplace. This program is designed for individuals wanting to learn the skills needed to become strong, responsible, and solution-driven leaders.
This is the first program of its kind to be developed for use at the community college level. Recognizing the importance of strong leaders, the CCLA concentrates on preparing students to complete their degree programs and enter the workplace. Director Linda Waring, WpLRC at Cuyamaca College, said, "As the economy shifts and we see a growth in the green economy, healthcare and technology sectors, we believe the community colleges are the perfect place to grow our future leaders. Since many of the programs are two-year or shorter, we are able to fill the leadership gaps quickly and develop leaders who can meet the needs of business today."
The CCLA model is adaptable to businesses and can be customized for any industry. To learn more, please contact Linda Waring, at linda.waring1@gcccd.edu or (619) 660-4508. For information
about the network of WpLRC, visit www.wplrc.org.
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