The STAND Foundation, Inc. was created to provide leadership training for individuals and organizations to generate productivity, self-sufficiency and community involvement.
The availability of suitable leadership training is one of the most critical issues facing our state and nation. According to many leadership experts, future generations will have to rely more on their own leadership skills than on the goodwill of government and community assistance programs.
Today, young adults between the ages of 20 and older are in the greatest need for intensive leadership training. Many of theses young adults are forced to make crucial decisions in various professional and community settings without the benefit of being exposed to a formal leadership development program.
The lack of leadership training among young adults may result in the loss of future opportunities for growth and development, the inability to solve complex quality of life problems, and the failure to achieve community and corporate goals. The void created by the lack of leadership training often ends with a talented person walking away from a difficult situation or problem with a deep sense of apathy or loss of self-confidence.
This negative result has continually prevented our state and nation from drawing on the most educated, capable, and energetic sector of our society.
The leadership development program designed by The Stand Foundation staff and a highly qualified curriculum committee will provide individuals and organizations with valuable tools and skills to improve communities, businesses, and the lives of citizens throughout the state and nation.