LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute will get underway Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Facilitated by Steve Pecukonis, principal consultant with HRD Associates, the course will run for 12 weeks. Classes will be held weekly through Nov. 30 with graduation at a December breakfast. Times and locations will vary from week to week but will include the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and other local venues. Cost is $750 and includes all materials.

ALDI is designed to enhance leadership abilities through skill building and interactive sessions with experienced leaders. The program motivates aspiring leaders to assume positions of greater responsibility in business, community organizations and government. It also fosters a great understanding of the current and future needs of our community and the opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful difference in addressing those needs.

For more information, call the chamber at 207-783-2249 or go to: https://lametrochamber.com and click on Events.