Leadership Burbank’s nine-month leadership training program helps aspiring leaders like you enhance their personal and professional skills and gain a deeper understanding of community dynamics – while introducing them to the network of key individuals and organizations through Burbank who effect change on a daily basis. Our program helps you navigate the inner workings of City Hall, essential non-profits, the business and faith communities, and important civic organizations. Meanwhile, our hands-on curriculum, led by experienced educators in association with a major university, addresses issues of leadership, social justice, public safety, economic viability and the environment through real-world tutorials designed to set you on your path as a future leader in your community.
Interested in joining LB23?
Digital applications are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 class. The application deadline is July 22nd. To apply click here.
Leadership Burbank begins in September of each year and culminates with the graduation in May of the following year. Classes are held one Friday per month for nine months. Here is the tentative schedule for the Leadership Burbank Class of 2022-2023:
- Wednesday, August 24, 2022; Orientation at 3pm to 6pm
- Friday, September 9, 2022; Strength-Based and Value Driven Leadership
- Friday, October 14, 2022; Shaping Community and Local Government
- Friday, November 11, 2022; The Burbank Business Community and When the Social Safety Net Becomes the Foundation of a Community
- Friday, December 9, 2022; Community, Class Values, and Project Selection
- Friday, January 13, 2023; Conflict Management
- February 10, 2023; Community Engagement, Conflict Resolution and When the Impossible Becomes the New Reality: COVID Lessons in Rapid Change Management
- Friday, March 10, 2023; Education and Social Justice: Social & Racial Equity
- Friday, April 14, 2023; Mission Driven Leadership
- Friday, May 12, 2023; Capstone
- Wednesday, May 17, 2023; Graduation