Training Program Information

Training Program Information SWIDC Community Leadership Enhancement Program

The following is the training information for the SWIDC Community Leadership Project Training PowerPoint modules. There are five separate modules available for use on the SWIDC webpage, www.swidc.org. The information provided about each training module can be used to assist individuals to decide appropriate use of the training programs. In addition, training programs are designed so that they can be combined, modified, and integrated to create a customized program.

Note: The evaluation master and the hand-out for the community leadership training module are included at the end of this document.

Program #1: Basic Economic Development

Training Program PowerPoint Title: SWIDC Economic Development Module Purpose of the Program: The purpose of this program is to provide a basic definition of economic development, explain how economic development can benefit communities, asks participants to develop a definition of economic development, includes a Fast Facts questionnaire, and provides the opportunity for a local economic development professional to provide information about local activities and programs. Intended Audience: Anyone who is interested in learning about economic development. This program may be too basic for individuals with advanced economic development training or expertise. Length of Program: 1 – 2 hours Number of Breaks: Intended to include a meal following introductions Number of Participants: 15-30 Evaluation: Program should include an evaluation immediately following conclusion of program. A sample evaluation is available for this program Handouts: Required. The Fast Facts Questionnaire is an integral part of the program. Hand-out masters are available. Materials/Equipment Needed: Laptop and projector, hand-outs, hand-out master (Fast Facts Answer Sheet, extra paper for break-out session(s), pencils, Sign-in Sheet, Evaluation Recommendations for Trainer: It is recommended that an economic development professional deliver the economic development portion of the program. A trainer or host is recommended to provide program introductions and close the program.

Program #2: Community Leadership

Training Program PowerPoint Title : SWIDC Community Leadership Training Module Purpose of the Program: The purpose of the Community Leadership Training is to provide an inspired view of leadership as it relates to economic development. Audience: Individuals interested in community leadership as it relates to economic development Length of Program: 1-2 hours Number of Breaks: up to two, ten minute breaks at intervals scheduled based on customization of the program Number of Participants: 10-50 Evaluation: Program should include an evaluation immediately following conclusion of program. A sample evaluation is available for this program Handouts: The 360 degree leadership activity requires a hand-out. For purposes of the 360 degree leadership activity, print-out slide #8, 360 Degree Leadership Qualities for participants. Suggested: Provide a program agenda customized to program Materials/Equipment Needed: Laptop and projector, copy of PowerPoint program, flipchart, extra paper for break-out session, pencils Recommendations for Trainer: Individual with stand-up training skills and excellent facilitation skill

Program #3: SWIDC Marketing Your Community

Training Program PowerPoint Title: SWIDC Marketing Your Community Purpose of the Program: The purpose of the Marketing Your Community Training is to provide participants with the opportunity to identify the valuable assets and resources of their community, discuss and determine a marketing approach on a community level, and generate discussion and interest in community development. Audience: Individuals interested in community leadership as it relates to economic development Length of Program: 45 minutes - 1 hour Number of Breaks: up to two, ten minute breaks at intervals scheduled based on customization of the program Number of Participants: 10 - 30 Evaluation: Program should include an evaluation immediately following conclusion of program. A sample evaluation is available for this program Handouts: None required. Suggested: Provide a program agenda customized to program Materials/Equipment Needed: Laptop and projector, copy of PowerPoint program, flipchart, extra paper for break-out session, pencils Recommendations for Trainer: Individual with stand-up training skills and excellent facilitation skill

Program #4: SWIDC Economic Development Toolbox

Training Program PowerPoint Title: SWIDC Economic Development Toolbox Module Purpose of the Program: The purpose of the Economic Development Toolbox is to provide information on the State of Indiana economic development programs. This module is intended to be customized by an economic development professional. This tool box is not intended to be delivered as one comprehensive program. Rather, it is suggested that a single economic development tool be used in conjunction with customized information added by an economic development professional. Audience: Individuals interested in economic development government programs in Indiana and specific information as it relates to customized information by an economic development professional. Length of Program: ½ to 1 hour per economic development tool Number of Breaks: one, ten minute break halfway through program customization of the program Number of Participants: 10 - 30 Evaluation: Program should include an evaluation immediately following conclusion of program. A sample evaluation is available for this program Handouts: None required. Suggested: Provide a program agenda customized to program Materials/Equipment Needed: Laptop and projector, copy of PowerPoint program, flipchart Recommendations for Trainer: Preferred: economic development expert, Required: Economic development professional

Program #5: Leadership Quotes

Training Program PowerPoint Title: SWIDC Leadership Quotes Module Purpose of the Program: The purpose of the Leadership Quotes module is to provide leadership quotes for use preceding the introduction of a program, to run during meal time, or after the conclusion of a training program. Audience: Anyone who is interested in leadership quotes Length of Program: This module is endless and is set on a timer. It will loop to the beginning of quotes and keep running until manually shut-off. Number of Breaks: Not applicable Number of Participants: Not applicable Evaluation: Participants may add information about the leadership quotes in the “comments” section of the program evaluation. Handouts: Not applicable Materials/Equipment Needed: Laptop and projector Recommendations for Trainer: None needed

Evaluation Master Community Leadership Enhancement Program Evaluation Name of Training:______Date of Training:______Location of Training:______Sponsor:______

Your opinion is very important to us. Please take a few minutes to complete the program evaluation. Results of the evaluation will be used to enhance upcoming programs in other Southwest Indiana counties.

Instructions: For the items below, please mark and “X” on the line the best represents your response.

1. Overall Program

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ------Excellent Average Poor 2. Overall Program Value to You

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ------Excellent Average Poor

3. Trainer

4. Information provided about Economic Development

Please complete back side of the program evaluation Page 2

5. Did the program encourage you to be more involved in your community’s development? _____yes _____no

6. Did the program help you to see the value of economic development in your community? ______yes _____no

7. Are you interested in additional programs on economic development? ______yes ______no

If yes, please list types of economic development training you would attend ______

8. Are you interested in additional programs on community leadership? _____yes _____no

If yes, please list types of community leadership training you would attend ______

Overall comments/concerns: ______

Thank you for completing the Community Leadership Enhancement Program Evaluation! Program developed by: Southwest Indiana Rural Development Council (SWIDC) www.swidc.org Fast Facts Questionnaire Participant Master Indiana Facts

Indiana became the 19th state in 1816 The state flower is the peony The state river is the Wabash River The state tree is the Tulip Tree The state bird is the Cardinal

Indiana Facts Questionnaire

1. In 2005, Indiana’s population was 6,271,973, making Indiana the ______largest state a. 15th b. 23rd c. 42nd

2. Nevada ranks first in the U.S. with a 20.8% increase in population from 2000- 2005. In the same period, 2000 – 2005 Indiana had a ______% population growth rate, and ranks 30th in the nation in population growth.

a. 3.1% b. 9.8% c. 14.7%

3. The largest city in Indiana is Indianapolis with a population of 784, 242, followed by ______, which is the 2nd largest city in Indiana with a population of 219,351 a. South Bend b. Evansville c. Ft. Wayne

4. According to the 2003 Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average earnings per job in Indiana was $______.

a. $28, 620 b. $34, 694 c. $41, 995

5. ______is the largest sector of employment for Indiana workers at 16%, followed by the government sector at 12.1%. a. Retail b. Hospitality c. Manufacturing Fast Facts Questionnaire Answer Sheet (for Trainer) MASTER Indiana Facts Questionnaire Answers

1. In 2005, Indiana’s population was 6,271,973, making Indiana the __15th__ largest state d. 15th X e. 23rd f. 42nd

2. Nevada ranks first in the U.S. with a 20.8% increase in population from 2000- 2005. In the same period, 2000 – 2005 Indiana had a __3.1%____ population growth rate, and ranks 30th in the nation in population growth.

d. 3.1% X e. 9.8% f. 14.7%

3. The largest city in Indiana is Indianapolis with a population of 784, 242, followed by Ft. Wayne______, which is the 2nd largest city in Indiana with a population of 219,351 d. South Bend e. Evansville f. Ft. WayneX

4. According to the 2003 Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average earnings per job in Indiana was $______.

a. $28, 620 b. $34,694X c. $41, 995

5. Manufacturing___ is the largest sector of employment for Indiana workers at 27.8%, followed by the government sector at 13.5%. a. Retail b. Hospitality c. ManufacturingX