The Christian County LEAD program is accepting applications for their 2017 year. The LEADership program helps it’s participants expand their leadership skills and network with other residence in their local area. Patty Hornbuckle, CEO of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce shared some of the details of the program.

Hornbuckle said sometimes the schedule for LEAD can be tough, but usually by the first week the participants are hooked. She said what the members of the program will be doing in their first week.

Hornbuckle explained what that quiz will do, and how the LEAD program helps it’s participants use the quiz to focus on their strengths.

The class size is limited to 20 participants, and is open to anyone interested in the future of Christian County. Tuition for the program is $199, and includes orientation, a day trip to Springfield, class materials and supplies, refreshments, and speakers. You can apply for the LEAD program by contacting the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce, or the University of Illinois Extension in Christian County.