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Leadership Glynn

Leadership Glynn is an 8-month program designed to equip, empower, and connect both emerging and established leaders throughout Glynn County. The program graduates 30 participants, on average, annually.  The purpose and goal of Leadership Glynn is to develop informed leaders and channel their ideas and experiences toward community resources, issues and concerns to help direct the future of the Brunswick and Glynn County areas.

The Leadership Glynn Program runs from October through May. The program consists of approximately eight (8) informative and interactive sessions designed to develop leadership skills, provide networking opportunities and educate participants about the Glynn County business climate and local issues.  The program is a success, and many of its graduates are involved in our community and serving in leadership capacities. 

For more information, contact Danielle Peters at dpeters@bgicoc.com.

    Program Highlights
    • Kickoff Weekend: Begins on Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 PM, followed by the Kick-Off Dinner. A full day of leadership development will take place on Monday, October 13.

    • Graduation: Held on a Friday in May (date to be announced).

    • Monthly Sessions: Usually scheduled on Fridays.
      • State Capitol Trip: A two-night trip to Atlanta is scheduled for February 16–18, 2026. Participants are responsible for hotel costs and meals during travel. Room sharing is encouraged to reduce expenses. This is arguably one of the most impactful sessions and we highly encourage you not to miss it.

      • Attendance Policy:
        To graduate, participants may only miss one scheduled session. If additional sessions are missed, participants may make up for the absence by attending or volunteering at a Chamber event (to be arranged individually).
      • A detailed program schedule will be provided prior to the start of the program.

      Program Objectives
      • To maintain a vital, positive community and to ensure continued sound growth, we need a healthy reservoir of knowledgeable community leaders.

      • To ensure a pool of talent from which the community can draw its future leaders, men and women with leadership potential must be given an opportunity to learn fully how the city and county work and what the forces are that make them work.

      • Continuing leadership development will ensure positive involvement in addressing community, regional, and state issues.
      2025 – 2026 Program Application

      The 2025-2026 application will open on July 14, 2025, and will close on August 10, 2025.

      2025 – 2026 Leadership Glynn Application

      Youth Leadership Glynn

      Youth Leadership Glynn is a program for high school students with strong leadership potential. Principals and guidance counselors will select 20 students this year to participate. The students will be exposed to subjects dealing with local government, team building skills, economic development, local industry and coastal and environmental issues, just to name a few.

      Youth Leadership Glynn consists of (7) sessions throughout the year and is an excellent way for youth to develop and foster interest in the community that they will inherit, while inspiring them to become successful leaders of tomorrow. The program will begin in October this year and concludes in May. Please contact your school’s guidance counselor for information on how to apply.

      Program Objectives
      • To identify outstanding high school sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated leadership qualities and concern for the community.
      • To present in-depth programs that will acquaint the students with community needs, opportunities, and resources and provide interaction with community leaders and decision-makers.
      • To develop an understanding of leadership qualities and team-building skills.
      • To provide opportunities for students from different areas to get to know one another and develop a level of mutual respect and trust.

      Connect Glynn Educator Externship Academy

      The Connect Glynn Educator Externship Academy is designed  to provide educators in the Glynn County School System the opportunity to observe and interact with local companies while gaining real world industry experience from a number of major employers in Glynn County.

      Through this unique professional development opportunity, educators work with their team over three (3) consecutive days to complete the on-site requirement of the externship. They meet with key leadership, learn about the mission and vision of the company, experience a company tour, and complete job shadowing opportunities of employees in various occupations.

      The externship experience concludes with a presentation day (Day 4) which consist of each group presenting to community partners about their experience.

      Up to (25) educators are selected per cohort to participate.

        Application Information

        The application for the Fall 2025 cohort will open on August 1st. The application deadline is September 12, 2025.

        Connect Glynn Educator Application
        Fall 2025 Cohort Dates

        Fall 2025 Cohort Dates:

        Monday, November 10, 2025

        Thursday, November 13, 2025

        Friday, November 14, 2025

        Presentation Date:

        March 16th, 2026 , 8:30am to 11:30am, Location: College of Coastal Georgia

        Classroom Deliverables

        Mollie the Medic is an interactive tour of healthcare related careers with Southeast Georgia Health System. Designed for grades 4-8, students can see opportunities and learn more about careers besides just traditional “Doctor” or “Nurse”.

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        Willie Wire Hands is a fun children’s’ book designed for grades K-5. Willie takes students on a tour of Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Cooperative, which provides many in Glynn County with electricity. Students learn about jobs like “Lineman” and “Customer Service Representative” and learn about the importance of “soft skills” like teamwork and cooperation.

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        The Jekyll Island Adventure Game is designed for grades 3-12. The question bank has questions for all levels and includes biology, math, history and other topics. Students will learn about the Jekyll Island Authority and the careers available with this state park.

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