The award-winning Leadership Park City program is accepting applications for Class 33 through Aug. 21.
Director Scott van Hartesvelt said the program helps people who live or work in Summit County to get more involved.
“We are really excited about how dynamic the conversations are right now, not just in the class, but in the community in general,” he said. “What I love about this program is that it puts participants right in the heart of those conversations.”
With more than 900 past graduates — including many local leaders and elected officials — van Hartesvelt said Leadership Park City has become part of the fabric of the community.
He said founder Myles Rademan designed the program to focus on civics and leadership.
“Myles always used to say that good communities invest in infrastructure, and great communities invest in people, and I think that that's what, more than anything, this program is,” van Hartesvelt said.
The program features monthly workshops starting in October, covering local and state topics. Each class also designs and develops a project to improve some aspect of the area.
The program is tuition-free. However, a 5-day tour to another similar city is required, and participants are asked to cover their lodging and personal expenses. That costs between $800 and $1,200.
Class members can apply for a Park City Municipal scholarship to help cover costs.
Those interested in applying can learn more at two open houses. The events are Aug. 3 and 8, in the Park City Library’s community room, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Park City Municipal is a financial supporter of KPCW.
