(PHOENIX, Ariz. March 22, 2005) - Six Phoenix College students will be chosen to participate in the LeaderShape retreat program that will take place May 20-25. These participants will be given the opportunity to connect with students from nine other Maricopa Community Colleges on a six day adventure in self discovery that will develop leadership concepts and abilities through interactive and practical experiences.

The LeaderShape program will be held at ASU East. Participants will remain on the campus throughout the duration of the retreat. A $40 participation fee is required if you are accepted into the program. Housing, transportation, and meals will be provided.

LeaderShape focuses on leadership as a process, a process that is defined as making a commitment to a vision, developing relationships to bring the vision into reality and sustaining a high level of integrity. Topics addressed include: community, diversity, individual and group values, self-exploration and discovery and challenge.

Since 1986, more than 18,000 participants from over 500 colleges and universities have successfully participated in the LeaderShape program. Students are assisted with breakthrough blueprints that they can begin implementing as soon as the program has been completed including goals and strategies for extraordinary results in their organization.

Applications are now being accepted on-line and are due April 1. To access an application, please click on LeaderShape Logo.

For additional information regarding the LeaderShape retreat please visit www.leadershape.org or call (602) 285-7968.

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