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Bloomington Leadership Program: Learn to Lead

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2027 Bloomington Leadership Program

Applications for the 2027 Bloomington Leadership Program will be available in October.

Apply for the Bloomington Leadership Program

Ready to learn, lead and connect? The Bloomington Leadership Program is a free hands-on opportunity for residents to build leadership skills, explore how local government works, and connect with City staff, elected officials, and nonprofit leaders.

Open to Bloomington Residents 18 and older who can attend at least six of eight sessions. The 2027 program runs February 4 – March 25, held primarily Thursday evenings with up to two Saturday morning sessions.

Apply by November 20 at blm.mn/leadership or call 952-563-8733 (MN Relay 711) to request a paper application.

Past participants say:

“I feel more motivated to find ways to get involved in community activities, plus I have made new connections with people looking to do the same thing!”

“I plan to be more involved, more informed, and more intentional in how I show up and serve within my community.”

If you have any questions, please contact Community Outreach & Engagement, 952-563-8733, MN Relay 711, outreach@BloomingtonMN.gov.

Testimonials from previous participants

"I really found my sense of connection & community within Bloomington. The primary reason I joined BLP was to figure out what the city had to offer and meet my neighbors. I have made many great friends & connected with this city on a whole new level."

"[The program] helped me deepen my sense of volunteerism and I felt more connected to the city. As a result of the BLP, I joined the Board of the Bloomington Community Foundation."

"When I better understand the system, I want to learn more about the city, the state and the country to better teach and advocate for our Latin community."

"Now when a neighbor complains about something, I have a better lens to think about what they are saying and even correct them with better info , give them a resource to give feedback (rather than complain) or reassure them that the city is working hard and does care. I also feel more empowered about the channels available to get involved, give feedback, voice concerns, if I felt I had a question or concern.

A group of people sit around someone speaking into a microphone

A group of adults stand in front of public works machinery

People working on a collaborative craft project at a table, supervised by another individual

Four adults gather around a table during session, interacting with colorful cards and building blocks

A Bloomington Leadership Group sits in a conference room

A Bloomington Leadership Program participant presents in front a group in a conference room

The Bloomington Police Chief presents to the Bloomington Leadership Program

An adult holds onto the side of a firetruck while smiling at the camera

A group of participants sit around tables

A group of four adults listen to another adult presenting to the table

A group of adults gather in the Public Works garage with City of Bloomington vehicles in the background

A group of people is seated in the Council Chambers

Three adults interact with a public works employee, standing in front of a vehicle with a large hose in the back

Four people gathered around a table, collaborating on a miniature landscape

Two people stand and present in front of poster boards with large sticky notes

The participants are in the public works garage, smiling at the camera

A Bloomington Leadership Program participant sits and talks with the Chief of Police

A person writes on large sticky notes on the wall

Two individuals stand near a railing, above the water in a water treatment plant

A participant stands at the Council Chamber podium with a council member.

A group of participants stands outside, smiling at the camera

A group of four adults sit at a table with paper, markers and large dice

A person stands and speaks into a microphone while another holds a large sheet of paper

A group of individuals stand in a line in the front a conference room

A participant sits in a large City of Bloomington truck and looks out the window

A person speaking into a microphone while presenting documents to a group seated around a table

A group of people standing outside while two point in the same direction

A group of participants look at a fire truck inside a fire station garage

Contact Information

Communications and Engagement

952-563-8819

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