Discover Your Community and Expand Your Network in Just 2.5 Days.
Glance Gwinnett® is an immersive crash course for leaders wanting to understand and shape the future of Gwinnett County.
Program Details
UPCOMING PROGRAM DATES
October 28 – 30, 2026
April 28 – 30, 2027
TIME COMMITMENT
2.5 days
PROGRAM LOCATION
This in-person event will take place in various locations and cities in Gwinnett County.
PROGRAM COST
$895 per person
Make an Impact
You want to impact change in the areas you’re passionate about, but where do you start?
Glance Gwinnett® is a 2.5-day program that provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Gwinnett County. Designed to inspire participants through hands-on learning, Glance Gwinnett reveals new opportunities, ideas and perspectives from a diverse group of local leaders. It’s a great way to learn more about what Gwinnett has to offer, expand networks, gain exposure for your organization, and truly engage with Gwinnett.
It doesn’t stop at the end of this program – our graduates can join our Leadership Gwinnett Network and have access to continuing education, unique social events, and our network of over 2,400 Leadership Gwinnett program graduates.
GROW
Connect with up to 60 fellow leaders
IMPACT
Connect with up to 60 fellow leaders
LEARN
Connect with up to 60 fellow leaders
CONNECT
Connect with up to 60 fellow leaders
Program Highlights
- Examine Gwinnett County’s history, current standing and possibilities.
- Connect with up to 60 other local leaders who are learning alongside you.
- Interact with movers and shakers in all facets of Gwinnett.
- Gain a better understanding of the issues facing our community and ways in which you can make a difference.
- Process what you’ve learned through hands-on activities.
- Depart inspired to make an impact on your community through civic leadership.
- Program content includes history, community improvement districts, economics, the arts, government, education, health & human services, community leadership and networking.
How Individuals Benefit
- Inspiration through a hands-on learning experience of Gwinnett’s past, present and potential future.
- Exposure to local leaders, issues and opportunities for community leadership.
- New friendships, new ideas and new perspectives from a diverse group of people within our community.
- Learn more about the Glance Gwinnett experience (PDF).
How Organizations Benefit
- Unique way to enhance operational training, as well as recognize and reward top talent.
- A personal, informational way to introduce new employees to all that Gwinnett has to offer.
- Valuable new relationships that can result in new opportunities and added visibility for your organization.
- Learn how your organization benefits from sending participants (PDF).
Who Should Apply?
Anyone eager to learn more about Gwinnett and take a more active role as a citizen should apply. Participants range from newcomers to long-time residents, and classes typically include a diverse group of leaders. Examples include young professionals, managers, business owners, nonprofit directors, senior business executives, and retirees.
Application Process
Glance Gwinnett is open to everyone and registration for the 2026-27 program year is currently open. Spots are limited, so please register early.
As a self-proclaimed product of Gwinnett, Glance has opened my eyes to the numerous opportunities in Gwinnett for me as a parent, an educator, and as a resident. This experience reminded me that alone, we can do so little, but together we can do so much. I am excited to pour a little more back into the county that helped shape me.
Tracey Clarke
Assistant Principal, GCPS
I was eager and excited to learn more about Gwinnett County as a whole, but I had no idea what Glance Gwinnett would do for me! Not only have I been better educated about the amazingness of Gwinnett, but now I am inspired to continue learning more and finding my unique way to help Gwinnett continue to thrive! I am ready and now feel empowered to get more involved!
Tara McGee
Director of Leadership Development, GCPS
