Class of 2027 Recap | Opening Retreat

by | Sep 3, 2026 | Class Day Spotlight

Building Connections and Setting the Stage: HCLA Class of 2027 Opening Retreat Ι Ella Aly, HCLA Operations Coordinator There is something special about walking into a room filled with anticipation. A mix of nerves, excitement, and perhaps a little too much coffee...

Class of 2026 | Program Reflection

by | Jun 15, 2026 | Class Day Spotlight

Hamilton County doesn’t have massive mountains or oceanfront views. Yet year after year, it ranks among some of the best places to live in the country. Why?   The answer comes down to the people and their continued investment in the places they call home.  ...

Class of 2026 Spotlight | Quality of Place Day

by | May 18, 2026 | Class Day Spotlight

What makes a place worth living? This is something that crossed my mind two years ago when I relocated to Hamilton County from North Carolina for a very attractive job offer. Could I leave a place I love for an amazing job if I disliked my new city? Leaving one place...

Class of 2026 Spotlight | Quality of Life Day

by | May 11, 2026 | Class Day Spotlight

Quality of Life Day was a lot to take in, in a good way. We spent the day at the Delaware Township Community Center, which recently reopened after being closed for nearly a year following a lightning strike. It felt like a fitting place to have these conversations. A...

Class of 2026 Spotlight | Public Safety Day

by | Mar 17, 2026 | Class Day Spotlight

Our March HCLA session in Noblesville provided a comprehensive look at the proactive culture that defines public safety in Hamilton County. Hosted at the Juvenile Services Center, the day demonstrated that while infrastructure and budgets are essential, the success of...