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 Local
Government Leadership Center
Mission
Jefferson State,
with vast educational and training capabilities, will seek to pool
resources with local member governments to provide accessible and
affordable educational opportunities for municipal and county employees
in the greater Birmingham area. The Local Government Leadership Center
seeks to enlighten local governments of educational opportunities, offer
customized instruction relative to their specific needs and maintain
collaborative relationships to ensure desired instruction is presented.
The Center’s purpose is to offer workforce development and professional
training necessary to maintain a core of skilled government employees
who continue to meet workplace requirements and communicate, identify
and respond to local needs. The vision of the Center is a partnership
between local governments and Jefferson State to ensure member employees
have access to, and gain successful results from, beneficial educational
opportunities. These opportunities will be made available through
coordinated efforts of the Center and Jefferson State.
History
The Local Government
Leadership Center was established in 1998. Original partners included
Jefferson State and representatives from the City of Birmingham and
Jefferson County. With an ideal setting for learning, excellent
facilities for professional development, and a tradition of providing
access to experienced professional educators and seminar leaders,
Jefferson State serves as an excellent location for the Center.
Location
Jefferson State is
located near numerous local governments. The primary location of the
Center is on Jefferson State’s
Jefferson Campus on Carson Road, however, classes and activities are
also offered on the other campuses
Goals
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To partner with
Jefferson State as the college provides facilities, resources and
assistance as a complement to and in coordination with the Local
Government Leadership Center in providing professional development
instruction.
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To develop and
implement an educational program for local government employees with
input and agreement of representatives.
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To continually modify
the educational program with topics which can improve the knowledge and
expertise of local government employees through structured educational
opportunities with courses needed and requested.
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To communicate the
purpose, possibilities and benefits of the Center to area governments
for the growth of membership and participation.
Have Questions? We Want To Help You!
Local Government Leadership Center
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Kay Potter
Director, Community and Corporate education
GWH 212
(205) 856-7710
kpotter@jeffstateonline.com
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