Leadership Culver City
What is Leadership Culver City?
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A multi-month program in community leadership for individuals who live or work in Culver City and who are interested in increasing their knowledge about and engagement with community assets and issues.
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An introduction to civic literacy through a series of monthly activities/exercises that expand the participants’ knowledge of Culver City: its governance, its businesses, its services, and its people.
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A joint project of the City of Culver City, West Los Angeles College, Culver City Chamber of Commerce, and the Exchange Club of Culver City.
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How is Leadership Culver City structured?
Through the course of the program, participants will consider, from multiple perspectives, one overarching question:
How do we sustain and enhance a livable Culver City for the next century?
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Tentatively scheduled topics of discussion will include: Public Sector & Public Services, Business & Economic Development, Housing & Homelessness, Nonprofit Sector & Social Services, Education & Employment Development, and Arts & Culture
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Participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversations with community and business leaders, advocates, and change agents at each monthly session.
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Sessions will be held on the 3rd Friday of each month through the course of the program. Sessions run from 9:00am until 4:30pm and include lunch. There will be a luncheon graduation ceremony held at the end of the program. Scheduling details will be shared prior to enrollment period.
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Participants will work in teams on a group project of their choosing and will present a statement of personal commitment to civic engagement at graduation.
Your Leadership Laboratory
Civic Literacy
Learn about your city
Discover Culver City topics:
Mobility & Transportation
Housing & Community
Business & Economy
Education & Workforce
Environment & Sustainability
Nonprofit & Social Services
City Govt & Public Services
Arts & The Creative Economy
Leadership Training
Find your potential
Develop your skills in areas such as:
Connective Leadership
Communication Styles
Implicit Bias
Listening & Coaching
Effective Teams
Storytelling
Meeting Facilitation
Managing Difficult Conversations
Community Project
Make an impact
Create your own impact project:
Team up with your peers
Find your civic passion
Learn hands-on leadership
Work with local organizations
Build relationships with neighbors
Organize a community event
Develop marketing & publicity
Make an impact in your community
The Details
Schedule: LCC returns for a new session starting January 2025
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Application: Application period is closed right now, and selected applicants will be notified around end December 2024. Interested parties can send in questions via the Contact Form
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Details: These are the highlights
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A virtual orientation meeting will be organized prior to the start of the program in January 2025
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The program will consist of 6 monthly sessions starting in January and wrapping up in June
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All sessions will be held on the 3rd Friday of each month, 9am - 4:30pm, unless overlapping with holidays or otherwise noted
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Sessions will be held at various locations throughout Culver City
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A graduation ceremony will be held at the end of June or start of July (prior to 4th July)
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The sessions will encompass the following topics, in no particular order, tailored to Culver City governance
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​Public Sector & Public Services
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Business & Economic Development
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Housing & Homelessness
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Nonprofit Sector & Social Services
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Education & Employment Development
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Arts & Culture
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A portion of each session will focus on leadership training​
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...and much more
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Cost: The total cost of the program will be $900, which includes all learning materials, lunches, and graduation reception.
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Scholarships: A limited number of partial scholarships will be available. Scholarship applications should be requested via the Contact form on this website.
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Eligibility: Interested individuals must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in Culver City, and have a genuine interest in the challenges and opportunities that face our community. Each application will be reviewed by the Leadership Culver City Working Group.
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Cohort: Participation will be limited to 24 participants to maximize opportunities for discussion and engagement with guest speakers and presenters.
Students Success Stories
“Leadership Culver City provided me with a comprehensive overview of how the city operates and highlighted the work of each of the city's departments. It challenged me to think outside of the box when considering solutions to our city's most pressing issues.”
Freddy Puza
“Leadership Culver City has given me the insight and courage to speak up and share experiences with the Culver City Mayors, Council Members, State Assembly Members, Senators, and join or co-chair committees to help shape the world around me, beyond my vote.”
Candance Pilgrim-Simmons
“Leadership Culver City gave me a greater understanding of how many different parts of the city connect the entire community.”
Denice Renteria
