The 2008 Latino Leadership School
Monday through Friday, November 10-14, 2008

ECCO Retreat Center
Oakhurst, California (near Fresno

ESCUELA DE LIDERAZGO
de lunes a viernes,
10 al 14 de noviembre, 2008

El Centro de Retiro de ECCO
Oakhurst, California
(cerca de Fresno, CA)

The Latino Leadership School is for Spanish-speaking emerging leaders from unions and community-based organizations in the Central Valley of California. It provides opportunities to develop new skills and share experiences that will build stronger ties between labor and other social justice movements. Some topics that we will cover
are immigrant rights, building leadership skills, strategic planning, and a better understanding of critical issues affecting the Central Valley.

ALL TRAININGS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SPANISH

For more information contact:
510-642-0323

La Escuela de Liderazgo, encabezada por el Centro Laboral de UC Berkeley, se ofrece para líderes de uniones y organizaciones basadas en comunidades del Valle Central de California. Es un espacio que se presta para destacar nuevas habilidades, compartir experiencias, crear enlaces más sólidos, aprender las conexiones que existen entre diferentes movimientos de justicia social y laboral. Algunos de los temas que vamos a discutir son: los derechos de inmigrantes, el desarrollo de habilidades lidérales, estrategias para planificar y un mejor conocimiento de temas criticas que afectan a comunidades del valle central.

Documentos referentes al programa de 2007:
(En Español)
» Latino Leadership School Flyer

The aim of this school is to develop the leadership skills of Bay Area black trade unionists – both elected union officers and local member leaders. It consists of eight bi-weekly Saturday sessions.

The Dellums School is typically held each year from February to May. Please check back in late 2008 for more information about the 2009 program. An application will be required.

California Lead Organizers Institute For Labor and Community Organizers (CLOI) brings together lead organizers and aspiring lead organizers from unions and community-based organizations to collectively enhance campaign skills and develop a deeper understanding of the critical issues affecting working people in California. A year-long program that includes a one-week training and two weekend follow-ups.

The CLOI program typically starts each year in March. Please check back in late 2008 for information about the 2009 institute. An application will be required.

» 2008 photos

For more information contact:
510-642-0323

The California Union Leadership School (CULS) provides union officers and staff with an opportunity to develop the leadership, management, and organizing skills needed to be truly effective leaders. The year-long program is comprised of a week-long intensive retreat in the Spring and two follow-up sessions later in the year. Participants come from a variety of union experiences, including public, private, and building and construction trades sectors.

Co-Sponsored by the California Labor Federation

The CULS week-long retreat is typically held each year in March or April. Please check back in late 2008 for information about the 2009 program. An application will be required.

Information about the 2008 program:
» 2008 brochure

» 2007 photos

For more information contact:
Cheryl Brown
(510) 642-1851