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Programs

Our programs are designed to provide business development, leadership skills to better improve the Orange County community.

Our in-depth, educational sessions are taught by local business, community, and government leaders.  

Students are educated about various challenges and issues in the region and are challenged by putting their knowledge to work all  with the goal of improving the quality of life in Orange County.

Skills our programs provide:

Signature Program

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Closed

Apply between: April 14, 2026 - June 14, 2026

The Signature Program is designed to provide a diverse group of exceptional individuals, that either live or work in Orange County, with an in-depth understanding of the many challenges and opportunities within the county and thus enable them to better serve their own communities going forward.

EDGE Program

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Open

Closed

Apply between: December 1, 2025 - January 21, 2026

This leadership program is designed to help business professionals maximize strengths, fill in development gaps, raise the bar on performance in current roles, and plan courageously and strategically for continuous growth and advancement.

Junior Leadership Orange Program

Application Status:

Open

Closed

Apply between: April 14, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Junior Leadership Orange (JLO) is a collaboration between the Orange County Youth Bureau and Leadership Orange for eighth‑grade students in Orange County; students are identified in seventh grade and begin formal training in eighth. The program builds leadership and life skills, offers career exposure, and prepares youth to become future business and community leaders through critical awareness and advocacy.

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