Apply now for Leadership Highlands Class of 2027. Through Leadership Highlands (LH), participants are immersed in a yearlong experience to increase their knowledge of Highlands County’s infrastructure, agencies, economic drivers, and community needs. The curriculum fosters connections between emerging and established leaders, encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and civic engagement. The program runs throughout the 2026-27 academic year.
The application deadline is Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Before applying, please request permission from your supervisor. For an application and schedule of LH sessions through 2027, visit: https://www.southflorida.edu/current-students/degrees-programs/special-programs/leadership-highlands
For further information about enrollment or participation, contact Tina Gottus at ext. 7466.
Photos: John Barben, president emeritus, LH Class of 2000; Kalah Tyler, vice president, LH Class of 2025; Dina Capuano, SFSC Lake Placid Center coordinator; Fred Hayes, SFSC Construction Trades coordinator; and Debbie Gutierrez, SFSC Corporate and Community Education coordinator