Outcomes & Benefits

Our Accelerate Civic Leadership program encourages civic leadership and positive change within the Niagara region by developing the capabilities of aspiring leaders who care about the community. In other words, those who understand its strengths and weaknesses are willing to make a personal investment to improve the community’s quality of life.

Our Participants Gain Competencies & Skills In:

Change Leadership
Collaboration
Systems Approach
Influence & Impact
Political Savvy
Mindfulness

Inclusion & Diversity
Experiential Learning
Civic Leadership
Community Acumen
Critical Thinking
& More!

Additional Benefits

With now over 400+ alumni having gone through the Accelerate Civic Leadership+ program, we know graduates that emerge from this leadership journey with:

Increased capabilities to be effective change leaders
An increased understanding of Niagara’s communities, peoples and sectors
A deeper network of community leaders and influencers
Organizational leaders and champions of community-facing business initiatives
Increased engagement in Niagara initiatives