EMERGE Serves is a program designed to provide comprehensive training for young professionals interested in community service. This 15-hour course will detail the fundamentals of effective board service. Program instructors are well-respected community leaders and non-profit agency directors from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions.

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EMERGE Serves graduates will be asked during the last program to complete Service Resumes that detail life and work experiences and community service areas of interest. These resumes will be used to match agencies and volunteers for board service opportunities.

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Application Process

Interested in participating in EMERGE Serves Class XIV? ​Click the button below to submit your application via JotForm. Applications must be submitted no later than two (2) weeks from program start. To ensure the best possible learning experience class size will be limited to no more than twenty (20) participants. The program is only open to current members of EMERGE Lakeland.

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Time Commitment

In 2024, participants will be asked to commit to six Tuesdays in September and October. The final Tuesday will include an opportunity to meet not-for-profits seeking board members or volunteers, followed by the graduation ceremony.

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*All classes will take place from 4:30-7:00 PM.​*

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Tuesday, September 17 - CPS Investment Advisors

Tuesday, September 24 - CPS Investment Advisors

Tuesday, October 1 - CPS Investment Advisors

Tuesday, October 8 - CPS Investment Advisors

Tuesday. October 15 - CPS Investment Advisors

Tuesday, October 22 - First Presbyterian Church, Lake Hollingsworth (includes graduation ceremony)

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It is important that you show up on time as to not miss any valuable content or disrupt the speaker(s). You must be present for classes to graduate from the program.