LTB was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and I know I wouldn't be able to experience all that I did with anything else. – Class of 2016
I gain so much every Learning Day, I just can't say enough what an amazing experience this is. - Graduate, 2015
Very valuable program - met or exceeded the goals I had for myself. Made great connections and I feel more engaged and involved in my community. – Class of 2016
Each time I am presented with a challenge I can think back to what I learned in Leadership Thunder Bay and apply it. - Graduate 2010
The lifelong lessons I have learned are valuable and unexplainable as I continue on this journey as a young entrepreneur - Graduate 2013
When I joined Leadership Thunder Bay, I was told it would change my life and it certainly did. My career took off in a big way. - Class of 2016
With Leadership Thunder Bay, everyone wins – the individual participants, their employers and the community as a whole!
Individual Benefits
Increased leadership skills through training and development tailored to the individual
A new network of diverse colleagues
Broad knowledge of local issues and challenges
Appreciation for diversity
Employer Benefits
Succession planning tool
Recognize and support leaders and mentor future leaders
Increased leadership skills
Knowledge of regional issues that can be used for greater organizational effectiveness
An opportunity to position a business as an organization committed to community quality and to position its decision makers as committed community leaders
Understanding of diversity that can be applied at the place of employment
Community Benefits
To expand the number of individuals who accept leadership roles in business, government and not-for-profit organizations to meet future challenges in our community;
To increase individuals’ understanding of the area’s history, issues and activities;
To encourage dialogue between the region’s present leaders and our emerging leaders;
To develop an outstanding network of people with a sense of community trusteeship and commitment to generate a synergy to sustain and build our community