Supporting Current & Future Leaders

We support leaders in the county to make positive change and to help the county grow.

Civic Engagement Leadership (CEL)

CEL’s goal is to establish a pool of potential future leaders for Gaston County. Participants develop a deeper understanding of community issues, engage with different aspects of Gaston County, and broaden their own self-awareness.

What CEL Graduates Say

"I commit to continue to engage with the community using skills I’ve picked up during the CEL experience."

There have been 84 Civic Engagement Leadership graduates.

CEL Portal