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May 6, 2008

United Way Leadership Development Programs now accepting applications for 2008 classes

Deadline to apply for African American Leadership Development Program is June 27

Deadline to apply for Latino Leadership Development Program is May 30

Rochester, NY –United Way of Greater Rochester’s African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP) and Latino Leadership Development Program (LLDP) are accepting applications for their fall sessions.  The development programs provide participants with a variety of leadership, communication, and professional skill-building techniques.

Since its inception in 1991, more than 500 individuals have graduated from AALDP, and about the same number have graduated from LLDP since it began in 1982. The training that participants receive ensures the voices of local African Americans and Latinos will be heard on not-for-profit boards and committees throughout the community.

Interested African Americans and Latinos in the Greater Rochester area are encouraged to apply for these innovative training programs.  AALDP classes begin September 16 and continue through September 26.  LLDP classes begin September 9 and run through September 18. A special joint session between AALDP and LLDP members will be held on Saturday, September 27.  Class size is limited and all participants must receive release time from work to participate.  A minimal participation fee of will apply to all those selected to participate. 

For an application form or for more information about AALDP, visit www.uwrochester.org/aaldp. You can also contact Rodney A. Young at United Way at (585) 242-6556 or by e-mail at rodney.young@uwrochester.org.  The deadline to apply is June 27, 2008.

For an application form or for more information about LLDP, visit www.uwrochester.org/lldp. You can also contact Yamalis Hernandez at United Way at (585) 242-6433 or by e-mail at yamalis.hernandez@uwrochester.org. The deadline to apply is May 30, 2008.

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