Work & Live

Leadership Red Rock

The Leadership Red Rock application window is now open!

WHAT IS LEADERSHIP RED ROCK?

  • Six-session leadership development experience
  • January–May 2027
  • Built for professionals in business, nonprofit, education, service and government
  • Opportunities to connect with leaders from across the county
  • Conversations around the issues shaping our communities
  • Time for professional growth, personal reflection and leadership development

WHAT DOES IT COST?

The tuition for Leadership Red Rock is $300 per individual or $700 for a team of three participants from the same employer. Participants accepted into the class will be invoiced following their selection. The tuition fee is non-refundable. Tuition includes: seminar materials, speaker fees, and snacks. Some employers are willing to pay for the tuition costs as part of their employee training budget.

WHEN ARE THE SESSIONS?

All sessions take place on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm-5pm, with an optional social hour following the program. Dates are provided on the following page.

HOW IS PARTICIPATION TRACKED?

Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Absences are allowed in cases of personal emergency, illness or unavoidable work conflicts. All session will be held in-person, at a location in either Pella or Knoxville. There will not be a virtual option. In the event of hazardous weather conditions, sessions may be rescheduled, cancelled or moved to a virtual format. Should a participant miss more than one session, they will be ineligible for graduation. Please keep this in mind when applying.

Apply Here

WHAT TOPICS DO THE SESSIONS INCLUDE?

1/13 - Session 1 — FIND YOUR PACE

Location: West Side Social

Topics: Leadership + Personal Growth

2/10 - Session 2 — CREATE A PLACE

Location: Knoxville

Topics: Housing + Development + Downtowns

3/10 - Session 3 — MAKE IT HERE

Location: Vermeer

Topics: Manufacturing + Entrepreneurship + Workforce

4/7- Session 4 — LEAD A COMMUNITY

Location: Knoxville

Topics: Civic Leadership + Community Impact

5/5 - Session 4 — BRING THEM HERE

Location: Marion County Conservation (Cordova)

Topics: Tourism + Recreation + Experience Economy

5/26 - Session 6 — MAKE IT HAPPEN

Location: TBD

Topics: Collaboration + Innovation + Action

©2026 Marion County, Iowa · powered by