LEC entered its fifth year in September 2011 and 60 participants have completed the LEC program during the past four years. LEC was developed when a need for leaders was identified as a major concern for our rural communities. The lack of leadership in rural areas is a major concern for many rural communities and the future growth of these communities. Community awareness is key to the development of a well rounded leader. The Community Education Council of Elk and Cameron Counties, the Ridgway-Elk Chamber of Commerce/Main Street Program and the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce have collaborated to present the 10 month, adult leadership program - Leadership Elk County (LEC).

An advisory committee of over thirty people work on planning and presenting each monthly program and was developed with the assistance of a grant from the Stackpole Hall Foundation. The registration forms may be obtained from the Community Education Council, Ridgway/Elk County Chamber of Commerce/Main Street Program and St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce in April 2012.

For more information about the LEC program, contact the CEC at 814-781-3437