LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE COURSE

HISTORIC PRESERVATION DAY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DAY

The class will participate in physical and mental challenges designed to foster problem-solving, team-building, communication, conflict management and decision-making skills. The course is designed to assist participants to emerge with more effective leadership skills, while also encouraging greater cohesion within the group

By touring various historic sites throughout the county, you will step back in time to discover the past in Jessamine County. Learn about its history and heritage from county historians, tour historic sites and visit landmarks. Possible stops include Camp Nelson, High Bridge and a ride on the Shaker Village River cruise to name a few.

The class will spend the morning with our Youth Leadership Jessamine County class, getting to know them and both groups will share advice and discuss ways all generations can have an impact on each other and our community. The afternoon of the day will be focused on a wide variety of non-profit and community service organizations in Jessamine County. Some of these may include the Health Department, the Jessamine County Public Library, the Cooperative Extension, the Jessamine County Food Pantry, Revive Ministries and AdventureServe

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DAY

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES DAY

KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE DAY

This day is dedicated to learning about the various businesses and industries that fuel the Jessamine County economy. Workforce development and its effects on the entire community are focused on by touring the facilities of some of the county’s major employers.

The role and function of Nicholasville, Wilmore and Jessamine County governing bodies and the services they provide are this day’s focus. You will visit city/county facilities and offices and participate in conversations with county leaders and elected officials to find out where our county has come from and where they envision it in the future. This day will conclude with the Fiscal Court Meeting - which will count as one (1) of your required meetings.

On this day, you will travel to Frankfort to tour the Kentucky State Capitol, visit the Legislature, meet with lobbyists and elected officials and learn about how our state government operates and impacts us at the local level.

EDUCATION SERVICES DAY

PUBLIC SERVICES DAY

AGRICULTURE DAY

Some of the best educational opportunities in the state are right here in Jessamine County! Visits to educational institutions in our community, will include all levels of the local school district as well as Asbury University and Asbury Theological Seminary. Throughout the day, statistical information, philosophy, goals and operational information will be shared to give the class an in-depth look at how our community learns and grows.

This day is spent with the men and women who work to keep us safe and learning the facts about how our community fights crime, prepares for disasters and responds to emergencies. The day includes a police tactical demonstration, a tour of the emergency operations center and a visit to the county jail, fire and sheriff’s departments.

This day will be spent in the great outdoors by traveling to beautiful locations in rural Jessamine County. Possible agenda items include visits to cattle and tobacco farms, a working horse farm, and the Bluegrass Sportsman’s League. Learn the value of the agricultural industries to our county currently, formation in the past, what it means for our future and why “what nature has given us” is worth preserving!