“This program provided me the most inspiring and valuable weekend of my life. I not only have 16 other young leaders who I can call family; I also have developed insights which I will take throughout my life” – Former Leadership Development Program Participant Following our highly successful inaugural year, SALDEF is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the next class of the SikhLEAD Leadership Development Program (LDP)! LDP is a two-part program designed to inspire, train, and support a diverse, motivated, and entrepreneurial group of young Sikh leaders as they prepare for a lifetime of community engagement and leadership. Click here to apply now to this once in a lifetime opportunity! The program brings together approximately 15 young Sikh American leaders from across the country to participate in six days of training spread over two holiday weekends (Columbus Day and Memorial Day). Attendees participate in a series of challenging workshops, group activities and thought provoking discussions to promote personal development, build leadership skills and gain community empowerment skills. WATCH: Slideshow of inaugural program held in Washington, DC (Part I) READ: Blog post on LDP from a participant last year WATCH: Slideshow of inaugural program held in Los Angeles, CA (Part II) Apply Now! Part I of the training will be held in Washington, DC from October 5-8, 2012 and Part II will be held in Los Angeles, CA from May 24-27, 2013. The program fee of $250 covers roundtrip airfares (to Washington, DC and Los Angeles), lodging, food and program materials for both parts of the LDP program. Limited need based financial assistance is available. The application deadline is Sunday, August 12, 2012. Apply today at www.SikhLEAD.org!
