Educational Opportunities
The LEAD SI initiative
was designed to ensure a continuous supply of homegrown leaders for the
future of Southern Illinois. The LEAD SI class of
2011 consisted of over thirty young leaders representing the 20-county
Connect SI region. Future leaders attend a three day Institute held on the
Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus. Future leaders are led
through a full curriculum developed by university professionals focused on
developing skills such as communication, problem solving, team building, and
decision making. They are also presented with opportunities to network with
regional leaders from the business, government, education, and healthcare
sectors. Lead SI Institute graduates who are accepted by the SIUC College
of Business may be considered for the Clint and Debra McDonnough
Scholarship, awarded yearly with preference given to graduates of the Lead
SI Institute. Each year, a new class of future leaders will be selected from
those entering their junior and senior years in high school. Targeted
students may display their leadership qualities through any number of
activities either through school or in the community. LEAD SI is interested
in a diverse population with a variety of skills, interests, talents, and
backgrounds. Applicants should be current juniors or seniors with a GPA of
at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale residing in the Connect SI region. Download an
application at <http://www.connectsi.us/lead-si.php>
www.connectsi.us/lead-si.php.
SIH Summer Intern Program
for those interested in healthcare. Visit
www.sih.net/careers for more
information.