Connect
Welcome to Connect, your gateway to unlocking the potential of emerging leaders in our vibrant community. Our annual ten-month program is meticulously crafted to foster personal growth, professional development, and increased community involvement.
Our 24-25 Program Year has begun! Take a look at our Connect 27 Class Directory here!
Our 25-26 Program Year Applications are now closed! Applicants will be notified by May 2025 of their acceptance status.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Program Director, Kayla Clark at kclark@leadershiphsv.org.
Overview
Designed specifically for passionate individuals eager to make a difference, Connect offers a unique opportunity to network with peers across various business sectors. Our jam-packed program days feature dynamic professional development segments, ensuring participants gain valuable insights and skills to thrive in their leadership journey.
But Connect is more than just a program — it's a catalyst for meaningful change. We link groups of participants with non-profits and organizations, empowering them to contribute their unique perspectives and expertise for the betterment of our community.
Participation & Selection
Recruiting emerging leaders from every sector across greater Huntsville, Connect ensures a dynamic and well-rounded cohort. Selection into the program is rigorous, based on criteria including personal integrity, a track record of community achievement, and a commitment to setting and attaining ambitious goals.
Connect Class 28
August 2025 –May 2026
OPENING CEREMONY
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Evening Only Event
OPENING RETREAT*Local - No Overnight Stay*
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
PROGRAM DAYS
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
IMPACT RETREAT *Out of Town*Â
Thursday, May 6, 2026
Friday, May 7, 2026
GRADUATION
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - Evening Only Event
*All Dates are Subject to Change
Tuition: $4,125
Program Content
Connect runs from August through May with participants meeting one or two times per month, usually between the hours of 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Each Program Day focuses on one area of the overall community. Small-group Initiatives are completed throughout the year to facilitate community engagement and provide an opportunity for class impact and continued investment in greater Huntsville.
"As a graduate and now a volunteer, I have witnessed and experienced how Connect shapes and changes lives. I have seen how ordinary individuals, with a sense of community service and a desire to give back, have realized that they have the power to be change agents in our community. Once that force is unleashed, great things happen and the character and strength of our community continues to be enhanced because of Connect."-David Little, Keel Point, L-30, C-10, I-3
Questions?
For more information please reach out to Kayla Clark at kclark@leadershiphsv.org or (317)-504-7265.