ABOUT OCEANSIDE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce is committed to the development of leaders to serve in a wide variety of capacities in our community. The Oceanside Leadership Academy was formed to equip participants to serve in a variety of leadership roles such as non-profit boards, City commissions, elected leadership roles, and within leadership succession roles in their own companies.
OUR VISION
The Oceanside Chamber will develop a quality pool of emerging and aspiring leaders across private and public sectors that are dedicated to the advancement of a thriving and united Oceanside.
OUR MISSION
To provide participants a greater understanding of a leader's responsibilities to create, maintain, and develop effective and efficient teams that optimize the performance of their affiliated organizations.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Participants: Accelerate the professional growth of all attendees through individual leadership development, building new skills to lead others, and learning how to drive change.
Organizations: Prepare emerging leaders to take on new roles and responsibilities within current or future organizations.
City of Oceanside: Develop a group of emerging leaders with the skills and understanding of how to improve government and private sector performance and economic development.
Organizations: Prepare emerging leaders to take on new roles and responsibilities within current or future organizations.
City of Oceanside: Develop a group of emerging leaders with the skills and understanding of how to improve government and private sector performance and economic development.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Oceanside Leadership Academy (OLA) is designed for both established and emerging leaders who want to make a positive impact in their workplace and throughout the Oceanside community. The program is ideal for individuals who are stepping into leadership roles within their organizations or who are new to Oceanside and looking to build meaningful connections while learning from many of our region’s top leaders.
As an OLA participant, you will gain valuable insights from some of the area’s most respected business and community leaders while developing the skills and relationships needed to help move our community forward. Participants are also encouraged to share their perspectives and ideas, helping to shape the future of the Academy and strengthen Oceanside’s leadership pipeline.
As an OLA participant, you will gain valuable insights from some of the area’s most respected business and community leaders while developing the skills and relationships needed to help move our community forward. Participants are also encouraged to share their perspectives and ideas, helping to shape the future of the Academy and strengthen Oceanside’s leadership pipeline.
COST & APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026 Oceanside Leadership Academy sessions. Tuition for Oceanside Leadership Academy is...
Questions? Contact Oceanside Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton at [email protected] or 760-722-1534.
- $495 for Oceanside Chamber Members and their employees
- $695 for Non-Members.
Questions? Contact Oceanside Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton at [email protected] or 760-722-1534.
thank you to our Sponsors
what past attendees have to say:
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“Whether it was learning about leadership in the different industries or participating in critical thinking exercises, the experience was unique and I feel lucky to have taken part in it. Highly recommend!"
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“The Oceanside Leadership Academy was such a great experience! I was able to not only learn more about the city of Oceanside but also meet current and future leaders within the city from different businesses and organizations.”
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