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Leadership Skagit, the county’s premier leadership development program, is now accepting applications for the class of 2021. A program of EDASC in collaboration with Skagit Valley College, Leadership Skagit has been developing informed, connected and committed community members since 2004. The nine-month curriculum is designed to help current and emerging leaders acquire a broad understanding of the complex issues facing Skagit County. Join a network of over 500 Leadership Skagit graduates, including elected officials, business owners at all levels, executives and community members who are committed to making a difference in Skagit County. Leadership Skagit’s alumni network regularly hosts networking events, educationa...

Skagit Valley College (SVC) and EDASC are pleased to announce their continued partnership in Leadership Skagit, a program developing a network of business and community leaders. SVC President Tom Keegan and EDASC CEO John Sternlicht in January signed a new cooperative agreement formalizing their continued commitment to providing vibrant, relevant, and innovative programming to continue to serve the community’s leadership needs. Under the new agreement, SVC now provides a partial faculty position to update and manage the curriculum. EDASC will continue to operate the program. “SVC’s partnership with EDASC in Leadership Skagit is an excellent example of two organizations working together to buil...