Clay County Leadership Institute
This isn’t your typical classroom — sessions take place throughout Clay County, with opportunities to learn directly from the people, businesses, and organizations that shape our community.
Up to 14 applicants will be accepted into the program and is open to all people who live or work in Clay County. Individuals 21+ and all segments of the community are encouraged to apply. If you are a community-minded, committed citizen and have an interest in shaping the future of Clay County, then Leadership Institute is for you. For questions regarding Clay County Leadership Institute, please contact the Spencer Chamber Office at 712-262-5680.
It is understood that an applicant, accepted into the Clay County Leadership Institute, will attend all ten sessions. Classes will be held August 2026 - May 2027 (dates are listed below). Please review the dates below and take into consideration your time commitment. Sessions will be 8:30 AM-4:30 PM one full day/month. A graduation ceremony will take place on the last day of class and attendance is required. There is a class capstone project (work is done throughout the 10-month program) & the final results are presented at graduation.
Tuition covers the cost of all session materials, field trips, refreshments, meals, transportation and the graduation ceremony. No tuition refunds will be granted due to excessive absences nor leaving the program at any point after starting the class. If a day includes a bus tour, class members are required to ride the bus during the entire session. Session topics, location, and speakers will be updated as finalized.
Registration for 2026-2027 CCLI has closed.