Since 1993, Leadership Hendricks County has given citizens the background and inside information they need to take on effective leadership roles in Hendricks County communities.

A new class of 20 to 25 participants is selected each year from a list of applicants. In January, they participate in an Opening Retreat, at which they learn more about themselves, leadership styles, and the challenges facing the county. In addition, they are self assigned to a Team Discovery project that addresses a current need.

Each month they meet for a full day as a group to learn more about a facet of life in Hendricks County - everything from the educational system to how the jail operates. In November, they convene for a Closing Retreat to review what they've learned and present their Team Discovery projects.

Along the way, they learn that leaders aren't an elite class of people. They're ordinary citizens who step up to help their communities, churches, organizations and workplaces accomplish what needs to be done. And upon graduating, they become part of an ever-growing Network of Leaders serving Hendricks County. Find out how to apply here.

View photos of LHC here.

Youth Programs
In 1998, we added Youth Leadership Hendricks County, a similar program for high school sophomores. Find out how to apply for YLHC here.

In 2000 we added another youth program for high school juniors and seniors to learn about philanthopy. The Youth Encouraging Philanthropy (YEP) program fosters understanding of their ability to give time, talents and treasures. Find out how to apply for YEP here.

Leadership Hendricks County is a not-for-profit organization that is funded through participant's fees, corporate generosity, an annual golf outing, and other donations from those in the community who recognize the value of leadership development.