BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Foundations of Leadership DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Leadership is a 6-week soft-skills development program for young professionals ages 18 30 focused on building confidence\, communication ability\, and professional presence.\nThrough hands-on learning\, guided practice\, and peer feedback\, participants gain practical tools to lead meetings\, present ideas\, work effectively on teams\, represent their organizations professionally\, and build strong workplace relationships. Many of these skills may seem basic\, but they are rarely formally taught. Without guidance or mentorship\, professionals are often expected to figure them out on their own.The program focuses on core competencies that accelerate early-career growth\, including communication\, networking\, and professional etiquette. By strengthening these foundational skills\, the program supports regional workforce development and stronger teams across Stark County and beyond.Program Cost: $675\nStarting: May 4\, 2026\nWhen: Mondays | 9:00 11:00 AM Apply Now Program ScheduleWeek 1 Professional Presence & Workplace Communication May 4\nWeek 2 Presentation Skills & Public Speaking (Part 1) May 11\nWeek 3 Networking: In-Person & Online May 18\nWeek 4 Presentation Skills & Public Speaking (Part 2) June 1\nWeek 5 Professional Etiquette & Workplace Events June 8\nWeek 6 Leadership Showcase & Graduation June 15Program GoalsPrepare participants to represent themselves and their organizations effectivelyStrengthen communication and presentation skills in professional settingsBuild confidence in networking and relationship-buildingDevelop a polished professional presence\, online and in personEquip early-career professionals with foundational leadership habits X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Foundations of Leadership \;is a 6-week soft-skills development program for young professionals ages 18&ndash\;30 focused on building confidence\, communication ability\, and professional presence.

Through hands-on learning\, guided practice\, and peer feedback\, participants gain practical tools to lead meetings\, present ideas\, work effectively on teams\, represent their organizations professionally\, and build strong workplace relationships. Many of these skills may seem basic\, but they are rarely formally taught. Without guidance or mentorship\, professionals are often expected to figure them out on their own.

The program focuses on core competencies that accelerate early-career growth\, including communication\, networking\, and professional etiquette. By strengthening these foundational skills\, the program supports regional workforce development and stronger teams across Stark County and beyond.

Program Cost: \;$675
Starting: May 4\, 2026
When: Mondays | 9:00&ndash\;11:00 AM

 \;Apply Now \;

Program Schedule

Week 1 &ndash\; Professional Presence &\; Workplace Communication &ndash\; May 4
Week 2 &ndash\; Presentation Skills &\; Public Speaking (Part 1) &ndash\; May 11
Week 3 &ndash\; Networking: In-Person &\; Online &ndash\; May 18
Week 4 &ndash\; Presentation Skills &\; Public Speaking (Part 2) &ndash\; June 1
Week 5 &ndash\; Professional Etiquette &\; Workplace Events &ndash\; June 8
Week 6 &ndash\; Leadership Showcase &\; Graduation &ndash\; June 15

Program Goals

LOCATION:222 Market Ave N Canton OH 44702 UID:e.3115.1417701 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260404T051242Z URL:https://business.cantonchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/foundations-of-leadership-1675802?sourceTypeId=Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR