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Urban Leaders Program Information 
AALDP Mission The mission of AALDP is to create a learning environment where candidates are challenged to explore leadership concepts and insights that will benefit African Americans at work and in community activities. Through this environment, the program attracts and builds a strong network of effective leaders who model the characteristics needed to serve their respective organizations and communities. Program DescriptionThe African American Leadership Development Program is designed to appeal to urban leaders and emerging leaders. Its purpose is to develop a pool of men and women of color from various backgrounds with interest in, and leadership capacity for, effectively addressing ongoing and emerging corporate and community issues. During this ten-month program, participants will meet monthly to learn through lectures, discussion and direct experience every major aspect of community life. Issues, from economics and education to criminal justice and intra-cultural diversity, will be explored. Participants will also begin to develop working relationships with civic, social, political and community leaders. To enhance the quality of the presentations, topic experts are used throughout the program to ensure the development of sharpened leadership skills. These speakers are excellent motivators and educators. Contact PersonThe Greater Cincinnati Urban League 3770 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 Patricia A. Bready Vice President – Youth and Neighborhood Programs Office: (513) 487-6512 | Mobile: (513) 300-3589 Email: pbready@gcul.org AALDP MISSION The mission of the program is to identify, prepare, involve, empower and sustain African Americans and leaders of color who are knowledgeable, committed and positioned to address corporate and community challenges in the Greater Cincinnati area. AALDP DESCRIPTION The African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP) is designed to appeal to corporate and community leaders. Its purpose is to develop a pool of urban leaders from various backgrounds with interests in, and leadership capacity for effectively addressing ongoing and emerging corporate and community issues. During this ten month program, participants will meet monthly to learn major aspects of community life through lectures, discussions and direct experiences. Issues ranging from health and wellness to the economy, education, political and judicial, criminal justice, leadership and cultural diversity and inclusion will be explored. Participants will also develop working relationships with business, civic, political, faith and community leaders. To enhance the quality of leadership presentations, the best local and regional speakers are used throughout the program to ensure the development of sharpened leadership skills. The speakers are subject matter experts and are extremely knowledgeable of issues within their chosen field and are excellent motivators and educators.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
AALDP Program Topics
AALDP Class Syllabus The AALDP program is grouped into three “discovery” modules. Each module is designed to expose and enlighten the members of the class to the obstacles and potential that exists within us as individuals and within our community. Module One—Discovery of Self “To thine own self be true.” A leader cannot be effective without first understanding self. The Camp Joy experience allows each leader to test him/herself physically and mentally. It is an opportunity to explore one’s ability to challenge yourself and to be part of a team. African Americans are dying from diseases that can be controlled or prevented. Our community suffers from high rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity among other ailments. As leaders, the strain and stress of coping in stressful work environments, competing for promotions and raises, as well as, seeking majority community acceptance often places our personal health in jeopardy and we fall prey to the same illnesses that we find in other segments of our community. We cannot achieve or accomplish the simplest tasks if we are unhealthy. So we will explore Health & Wellness issues. What is our history and how does it relate to our position as leaders today? Recent historical political and societal events have served as notice that African Americans are still not judged solely by the content of their character, but that race is still a contributing factor. In spite of President Barack Obama’s success and election to the highest office in the land by people of all colors and ethnicities, there are still those who see President Obama’s race first. At the same time, many African Americans have worked to move themselves beyond the restrictions imposed by others. You are to be celebrated. But, we are our brother and sister’s keepers and with that knowledge comes the responsibility to understand that the blessings that have been afforded you are not the same for all. Many people of color struggle in Cincinnati and in America. We will explore these historical and contemporary realities. Module Two—Professional Development The intent of the program is not to focus solely on professional development, but to also introduce participants to the issues/needs of the community. It is imperative, however, that we sharpen the leadership skills of the participants by tying the day’s topic into overall discussions of professional development and practical application. As a way of increasing skills that will translate to useful skills within the work environment and the community. This requires examining those areas that influence and impact, how we behave as professionals, as leaders and as individuals with a responsibility to our families and our community. Together we will explore these concepts. You’ve got the power! How do we recognize it, how do we use it and how do we use our power not only for self, but for the benefit of others? Retirement is not that far away, no matter where you are in your journey. The questions are ones we all share in one way or another: How do we plan now for the future? How do we begin to build generational wealth? How do we begin to achieve economic parity through our career aspirations or through our entrepreneurial aspirations? Module Three—Discovery of Community The very crux of the leadership program is to expose leaders to the needs of the community. At the same time, members of the program must also be able to articulate community needs to their employers, as well as, assist employers in determining their corporate commitments to the greater community. Time, talent and treasure become the footprints for our careers and our lifestyles as we address the needs of our community. Leaders must also position themselves to seek opportunities to articulate the needs of our community so that we may partner with others who will join us as we make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Celebration!! Just who do we think we are? The answer is simple—we are men and women who are leaders in every sense of the word. We have explored and discovered our personal hidden treasures and the treasures to be found in our community. We have also created within ourselves a greater understanding of the work that remains to be done. We’ve earned the right to celebrate! AALDP Alumni Are Everywhere!
We invite you and your company to enhance our region by joining us! We look forward to your participation. Please feel free to call if you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed in this application package. Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio 3458 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 Patricia A. Bready, Vice President – Youth & Neighborhood Programs Phone: (513) 487-6512 Cell: (513) 300-3589 Fax: (513) 487-6524 Email: pbready@gcul.org 
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