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  • Welcome LLOKC VIII


  • (LLOKC Class VI Students)

     

    Latino Leadership OKC (LLOKC)

     

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    What is Latino Leadership OKC?



    LLOKC is a leadership program of the Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
    Participants are Latinos from a broad range of organizations representing the private, nonprofit, and Government sectors. Over the course of the LLOKC program, class members learn and practice the tools for being effective community leaders and volunteers.


    Program Goals

    -Increase participant’s capacity for, commitment to and involvement in community activities in central Oklahoma.
    -Increase participant’s overall capacity for leadership roles by teaching community leadership skills.
    -Increase participant’s network of peers and established community figures.
    -Provide volunteer support to local community projects.
     

    Program Activities


    -Class: Participants will be invited to a welcoming Reception and meet once a month for 6 sessions
    and attend the graduation. Classes will begin from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  Class sessions will include, an interactive mix of activities designed to teach community leadership skills through exposure to local examples, presentation of techniques and processes, and practice in the skill.There will be a full day of Leadership Development which includes a certificate from Mid American Christian University.
     


    -Optional Activities: Each LLOKC program will include optional activities such as social events, additional community experiences and selected Oklahoma City Events. A small charge to cover the cost of the event may be included.

     

    Class Information:



    -Begins February 9th 2021   
    -Duration is 6 months
    -8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    -2nd  Tuesday of the Month
    -15 applicants will be accepted for class VIII
    -Price $800.00 per person
    -Application fee $50

     

    Selection Criteria

    -Applicants must be over 21 years old
    -Applicants must live, work or have demonstrated substantial interest in Oklahoma City
    -Must be of Latino descent or bilingual English/Spanish 

     


    Applications will be judged on the basis of:

    -Commitment and motivation to serve the central Oklahoma area
    -Potential to rise to a substantial civic leadership role
    -Representation of particular segment of society, including occupation, gender, race or ethnic (Type
    of Latino) background, geographic demographics, and any other characteristic as appropriate
     

     

    Selection Timetable

    -Mailed applications must be postmarked by Monday January 18th or hand delivered by Tuesday January 19th, by 5:00 PM.
    -Applicants will be notified of admission status no later than January 29th 202

     

     

     

     2020 Calendar

    Session

                Date

    Time

    Welcome Reception

      2/05/2021

    6 - 7:30 p.m.

    Public Speaking

      2/09/2021

    8 a.m. – 4:00  p.m.

    Board Service/Community Service

      3/09/2021

    8 a.m. – 4:00  p.m.

    Leadership Development/MACU 

      4/13/2021

    8 a.m. – 4:00  p.m.

    Government

      5/11/2021

    8 a.m. – 4:00  p.m.

    Non Profit Services

      6/8/2021

    8 a.m. – 4:00  p.m.

    *Event Management / Media

      7/13/2021

    8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

     Graduation/Expo

      8/28/2021

    10:15 a.m.

     

    (Some Topics are subject to change)

     *To fulfill the Event Management / Media class, students must attend minimum of two (2) Expo committee meetings (Dates TBD). 2021 Gala is Optional.

     

     

     

     

    Attendance Requirements

    Welcoming Reception

    The welcoming reception. Friday, February 5th, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

    Location TBA

     

    -Regular Class Sessions

    The remaining 6 class sessions will be held at different locations throughout Oklahoma City from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with the graduation taking place in August

     
    -Agendas with exact locations and maps will be posted electronically about 10 days before
    each event. (Note: Times and Classes subject to change)

    No more than two absences are permitted for the six regular class sessions, missing more than half of a session counts as an absence.

     

    -Optional activities

    Additional activities may be added in the schedule to fulfill the Event Management class, students will be required to attend at least two expo planning meetings, place and time to be determined.