Leadership South Shore was established in 2016 by South Shore Bank in partnership with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. This celebrated program selects participants from a pool of applicants and leads them through a yearlong immersive learning curriculum, resulting in a group of individuals who are committed to transformative leadership in our community.
This year marks the 5th Anniversary of Leadership South Shore, and we are proud of the more than 100 highly motivated graduates whose commitment to using their knowledge has made a positive change in the region. Leadership South Shore is not a starting point, but rather a process for emerging and established leaders to connect and inspire others to increase civic engagement, build vibrant communities and strengthen the South Shore and beyond.
Why this Program?
Leaders and emerging leaders play a vital role in the workplace and in our communities. It is important that they understand what is unique to our region and that they learn to navigate and embrace opportunities and challenges so that they can help build, define and promote the South Shore. Informed leaders make informed decisions.
Program Content
This yearlong, thought-provoking community leadership program examines regional challenges and opportunities through expert panel discussions, virtual and on-site visits, presentations, focus groups, interactive activities and other innovative, experiential activities.
Leadership South Shore Day themes in years past have included:
This year marks the 5th Anniversary of Leadership South Shore, and we are proud of the more than 100 highly motivated graduates whose commitment to using their knowledge has made a positive change in the region. Leadership South Shore is not a starting point, but rather a process for emerging and established leaders to connect and inspire others to increase civic engagement, build vibrant communities and strengthen the South Shore and beyond.
Why this Program?
Leaders and emerging leaders play a vital role in the workplace and in our communities. It is important that they understand what is unique to our region and that they learn to navigate and embrace opportunities and challenges so that they can help build, define and promote the South Shore. Informed leaders make informed decisions.
Program Content
This yearlong, thought-provoking community leadership program examines regional challenges and opportunities through expert panel discussions, virtual and on-site visits, presentations, focus groups, interactive activities and other innovative, experiential activities.
Leadership South Shore Day themes in years past have included:
- Health & Human Services
- Exploring topics such as The Addiction Crisis: Response, Treatments and Supports; Homelessness and Food Shortages; Mental Health & Wellness. Some of the organizations involved previously include South Shore Health System, Interfaith Social Services, Father Bill’s & Mainspring, New Way Recovery Center, South Shore Peer Recovery, Bay State Community Services.
- Education System
- Exploring topics such as Post-Secondary Options Outside Traditional Four-Year University; STEM Learning Access; Changing Face of Early Education. Some of the organizations involved previously include South Shore Charter Public School, Weymouth High School, Massasoit Community College, MassHire South Shore Workforce Board, Southeastern Regional Vocational School.
- Justice System
- Exploring topics such as Programming and Classification for Inmates; K9 Demonstration with Plymouth County Sheriff; Crime Lab Analysis. Some of the organizations involved previously include Plymouth County Sherriff’s Department, Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, Hanover Police Department, and the office of the Plymouth County District Attorney.
- Economic Development
- Exploring topics such as Economic Development in Braintree, Weymouth and Quincy; Real Estate and Commercial Expansion. Some of the organizations involved previously include South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Union Point, Jack Conway Realty, The Kingston Collection, Atlantic Mechanical, SEED Corporation, and local Mayors of Braintree, Quincy, and Weymouth.
- Arts & Culture
- Exploring topics such as Impact of Arts on Economic Development; Growing our Community with Arts & Culture; Hospitality & Tourism; Creative Arts Therapies. Some of the organizations involved in the past include Mass Cultural Council, South Shore Conservatory, Company Theatre, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, South Shore Art Center, Plymouth Bay Cultural District, Zildjian.
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Program Size & Timeline
Leadership South Shore runs from October through May, with a September graduation date. Participants attend a program day once monthly during fall/spring, with dates provided at the start of the program year. As attendance is a key pillar to program success, participants are required to attend all program days. Applicants are asked to submit an Employer Commitment Form to assure mutual understanding and support of anticipated participation requirements. Prior to Covid-19, each year's cohort could accommodate up to 24 participants. Given the state’s dynamic occupancy guidelines, we have decided to limit the 2021-22 class to 12 participants to allow more flexibility for hybrid and in-person activity. Leadership South Shore will continue to closely monitor CDC guidelines while evaluating whether in-person sessions can safely proceed during the 2021-22 program year. **Scholarships may be available for qualifying applicants. Please contact Julie Williams for more information about scholarships. |
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Steering Team
Stanley Blackmur
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Cristina Curreri
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Jeff Forsythe
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Testimonials
Leadership South Shore has been such an eye-opening and profound experience... "Leadership South Shore has been a tremendous opportunity to not only meet influential and dedicated leaders in the area, but to learn about amazing services and resources in our South Shore communities. From the bus rides and the diverse panel discussions, to the quiet reflection in our journals and everything in between, the curriculum brings together a wealth of leaders and influencers in a unique and effective forum." |
Leadership South Shore has been one of the best experiences of my professional career. As someone who relocated to the South Shore it’s helped me learn about vital factors in the local economy and population, as well as meet with key influencers and decision makers in the area. Hands down the best part is meeting with other leaders within our cohort group, it’s wonderful to get to know others who are passionate about giving back to the area in which we live. I can’t thank South Shore Bank and the South Shore Chamber enough for hosting this amazing program. "Leadership South Shore expanded my network of connections to growing and established leaders. I now feel that I have a deeper understanding of the endless benefits to living and working on the South Shore, of all the region has to offer and of ways I can work to positively influence the area." |
"My participation in the 2017 South Shore Leadership program has proven to be an outstanding experience. As a practicing business professional on the South Shore for over 30 years, this program has provided me with invaluable insights, validation of all the reasons why I choose to live and work on the South Shore, and numerous opportunities for meaningful engagement."
Jeff Forsythe Class of 2017
Manager, Jack Conway & Company, Inc.
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