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.

UPCOMING SESSION INFO

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Oceanside Leadership Academy (OLA) is designed for emerging leaders who desire to have a positive impact on their place of work and community. OLA is ideal for individuals who are new to leadership roles within their organizations or new to Oceanside and would like to learn from many of our region’s top leaders. As part of the first cohort to participate in the OLA, you will have the opportunity to learn from some of the region’s most respected leaders and prepare yourself for moving our community forward. OLA participants will also be invited to help shape the future of the Academy. 

COST & APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Oceanside Leadership Academy. Tuition for Oceanside Leadership Academy is...

• $495 for Oceanside Chamber Members and their employees
• $695 for Non-Members.

Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Oceanside Chamber CEO, Scott Ashton at [email protected] or 760-722-1534. 

Spring 2026 Brochure

Fall 2025 Application

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thank you to our 2025 Sponsors​

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what past attendees have to say:

“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!"

“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.”