Young adults 20 and older are in the greatest need of intensive leadership training. Many of them often make crucial decisions in various professional and community settings without the benefit of exposure to a formal leadership development program.

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. Neither our state nor our nation can benefit by neglecting this educated, capable and energetic sector of our society.

The Edward Coleman Leadership Institute seeks to improve this group's leadership potential through education, mentoring and opportunities that will lead to community service and career placement and advancement.