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Leadership Development

"You don't have to hold a position in order to be a leader."
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-Henry Ford                    
​The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development (UACED) manages the Alabama Community Leadership Network (ACLN), an organization committed to building, supporting, and enhancing community leadership throughout Alabama. The ACLN brings expertise and valuable resources throughout the state together to assist communities and organizations to develop, improve, and sustain leadership development programs and community initiatives. ACLN provides a diverse range of services to promote effective leadership principles including: opportunities for sharing best practices, provide educational materials, host training events and provide consultation to communities to assist with local community and economic development initiatives. 

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Alabama Community Leadership Network
​Annual Conference

  • 79 high school and college-aged students in attendance
  • 108 community leaders in attendance
  • 16 speakers
​On September 26, 2019, ACLN hosted the annual ACLN Conference at the American Village in Montevallo, AL. The conference focus was for both youth and adults who are interested in developing leadership skills. The conference was a fun, informative and engaging event with over 200 attendees.  Jeremiah Castille was the keynote speaker. Castille is the founder of the Jeremiah Castille Foundation, former All-American University of Alabama Legend and NFL football player (Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos) as well as an ordained minister. The foundation’s vision is to invest, influence, impact and inspire lives so they will rebuild and restore generations. 

The conference provided the opportunity to network with other professionals and participate in multiple breakout sessions pertaining to leadership and community development. 
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