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Leadership Pickens County

Develop your leadership. Expand your network. Make an impact across Pickens County.

Leadership Pickens County is a collaborative leadership development program that prepares emerging and established leaders to better understand, serve, and strengthen Pickens County.

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10-Month Program

August–May

Countywide Leadership

Clemson, Easley & Pickens

Monthly Sessions

Community-focused learning

Class Project

Hands-on local impact

About Leadership Pickens County

Leadership Pickens County is a collaborative leadership development program sponsored by the Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce, Easley Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce.

Through immersive experiences, networking, and hands-on learning, participants gain a deeper understanding of the people, organizations, and issues shaping Pickens County while building lifelong professional relationships.

Why participate?

Expand Your Network

Connect with professionals from business, education, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Develop Your Leadership Skills

Strengthen your confidence, communication, teamwork, and community leadership.

Explore Pickens County

Go behind the scenes at organizations and industries shaping the county

Create Lasting Impact

Work with your class on a community project that benefits Pickens County.

Program Timeline

Applications Open

July

Applications open for professionals who live or work in Pickens County and are ready to grow as leaders.

Orientation

August

Meet your classmates, learn about the program, and prepare for the leadership journey ahead.

Leadership Retreat

September

Build relationships, strengthen teamwork, and establish the foundation for the year through interactive leadership activities.

Monthly Leadership Sessions

October–May

Experience monthly sessions featuring behind-the-scenes tours, community leaders, and discussions covering government, education, healthcare, business, economic development, and more. This follows the program's annual schedule of orientation, retreat, monthly sessions, community project, and graduation.

Community Impact Project

Throughout the Program

Work together as a class to plan and complete a meaningful project that benefits Pickens County.

Graduation

May

Celebrate your accomplishments and join the growing Leadership Pickens County alumni network.

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