Investing in York County's Future Leaders: Dale Carnegie Programs Announced for 2026 & 2027

Strong communities are built by strong organizations, and strong organizations are built by investing in people.

As employers, community leaders, educators, nonprofit organizations, and businesses begin planning budgets for the coming year, York County Development Corporation is excited to announce the upcoming Dale Carnegie training opportunities that will be offered locally throughout 2026 and 2027.

Through a continued partnership between YCDC, Klute Inc., and Dale Carnegie, these nationally recognized professional development programs will once again be available right here in York County—providing local professionals access to world-class leadership and communication training without the need to travel to larger metropolitan areas.

A Community Investment in Leadership

For several years, Klute Inc. has played a pivotal role in bringing Dale Carnegie programming to York County. Their commitment to workforce development and leadership growth has helped create opportunities for local employers to invest in their teams while strengthening the talent pipeline across the entire region.

The impact extends far beyond individual participants.

Graduates of Dale Carnegie programs represent a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, education, public service, retail, finance, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership. Participants consistently report increased confidence, stronger communication skills, improved workplace relationships, greater leadership effectiveness, and enhanced ability to navigate challenges and change.

These are not simply classes; they are investments in people who help drive the success of their organizations and communities.

Why Organizations Should Budget Now

Professional development is most effective when it is planned intentionally.

As organizations prepare their 2027 budgets, now is the ideal time to identify emerging leaders, future managers, key team members, and high-potential employees who could benefit from leadership training.

Forward-thinking organizations often include leadership development as part of their annual workforce strategy because it helps:

• Improve employee engagement and retention
• Strengthen communication throughout the organization
• Build future supervisors and managers
• Increase confidence and accountability
• Develop stronger customer and client relationships
• Create more effective and collaborative teams
• Support succession planning efforts

When organizations budget for leadership development in advance, they create opportunities for growth rather than waiting until challenges arise.

Investment in Your People

The Dale Carnegie Course represents an investment of $2,495 per participant. Through the partnership between YCDC, Klute Inc., and Dale Carnegie, participants can receive a $300 discount by using the code DCPARTNER, bringing the total investment to $2,195 per participant.

Many employers choose to send one participant each year, while others strategically build leadership pipelines by investing in multiple employees over time. Whether you are developing a future supervisor, strengthening an experienced manager, or preparing a high-potential employee for greater responsibility, leadership development is one of the most valuable investments an organization can make.

The return on investment extends well beyond the classroom, creating stronger leaders, more engaged employees, improved workplace communication, and more effective teams.

Program Investment

Standard Tuition: $2,495

YCDC & Klute Partner Discount: -$300

Discount Code: DCPARTNER

Final Investment: $2,195

Professional Development Credits & Continuing Education

In addition to the practical workplace benefits, Dale Carnegie programs provide valuable professional development opportunities that may support continuing education requirements across numerous professions and industries.

Participants may be eligible for:

• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
• Professional Development Units (PDUs)
• SHRM Professional Development Credits
• HRCI Recertification Credits
• College credit recommendations through participating institutions and professional associations

Depending on program eligibility and institutional requirements, participants may also have opportunities to pursue college credit through participating educational partners, further increasing the value of the training investment.

This makes Dale Carnegie training a valuable investment for both personal growth and professional advancement.

View Information about eligible credits

For more information about course content, registration, organizational participation, or available discounts, please contact:

Michelle McClelland
York County Development Corporation (YCDC)
📞 402-362-3333
📧 MMcclelland@yorkdevco.com

Carissa Rainey
Dale Carnegie Training
📞 515-864-6257
📧 carissa.rainey@dalecarnegie.com

Start planning today and join the growing number of York County organizations investing in stronger leaders, stronger teams, and a stronger future.

Upcoming York County Programs

Dale Carnegie Course – Fall 2026

Wednesdays

• November 11, 18
• December 2, 9, 16, 30
• January 6, 13

No class November 25 or December 23

Dale Carnegie Course – Winter 2027

Tuesdays

• January 12, 19, 26
• February 2, 9, 16, 23
• March 2

Leadership Training for Managers – Spring 2027

Wednesdays

• March 24, 31
• April 7, 14, 21, 28
• May 5

Dale Carnegie Course – Summer 2027

Tuesdays

• June 15, 22, 29
• July 6, 13, 20, 27
• August 3

Location information will be announced shortly.

Building York County's Next Generation of Leaders

One of York County's greatest strengths is its people.

By investing in leadership development today, we are helping prepare the next generation of supervisors, managers, business owners, community volunteers, and organizational leaders who will guide our communities into the future.

YCDC is proud to continue partnering with Klute Inc. and Dale Carnegie to make these opportunities available locally. We encourage organizations to begin planning now and consider reserving seats as part of their workforce development and professional growth strategies for 2027.

Because when we invest in people, we invest in the future of York County.