Apply for Leadership Red Rock by filling out the form below. Applications must be received by September 20 of each year.
Leadership Red Rock 2023-24 Session Schedule
October 24 Understanding Your Leadership Style
November 14 Business & Talent
December 12 Rural Health Care & Education
January 25 Government & Downtowns
February 15 Tourism & Communities

All sessions are held from 5:30-8 PM at various locations around Marion County.

Sorry, we are not accepting applications to Leadership Red Rock at this time.  Applications for each year are accepted from July 20 to September 20.  Contact ceysink@marioncountyiowa.gov with questions.

Leadership Red Rock

Leadership Red Rock is a five-session leadership training program for professionals in the business, nonprofit, education, service and government sectors.  The program begins in October with each session held in the evening from 5:30-8:00 p.m.  The last session is in February.

Participants gain:

  • Multi-community connections with current leaders
  • New ideas to boost your career, attitude and life
  • Insight on how to be effective in different team roles
  • New opportunities for meaningful volunteer service
  • Understanding of key issues shaping the future of the area
  • A time for self-reflection and personal growth

Cost:
The tuition for Leadership Red Rock is $175 per individual or $495 for a team of three participants from the same employer.  Participants accepted into the class will be invoiced following their selection.  The tuition fee is non-refundable.  Tuition includes:  5 meals, seminar materials, speaker fees, resource matereials and polo shirt.  Some employers are willing to pay for the tuition costs as part of their training budget. 

Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  Absences are allowed in cases of personal emergency, illness or unavoidable work conflicts.  All session will be held in-person.  There will not be a virutal option.  In the event of a rise in COVID-19 cases or hazardous weather conditions, sessions may be rescheduled, cancelled or moved to a virtual format.