Wilson Leadership Institute Research
Each cohort is expected to collaboratively research a topic, specific to Wilson, that could be better understood with the application of effective leadership and present their findings at the Wilson Forward Annual Meeting. Findings of the research compiled by each cohort can be found below.

Cohort III (2021)
Attraction and Retention of Young Professionals in Wilson
This research highlights the importance of attraction and retention for young professionals in Wilson, NC. Through research/study and stories/voices, the goal of this research is to understand what is important to young professionals in Wilson, NC
Cohort IV (2022)
Attraction and Retention of Educators in Wilson
This research highlights the importance of attraction and retention for educators in Wilson, NC. This research focuses on the goal of retaining more educators that will help fuel the ecosystem of our community by improving the quality of life for those who work in our schools, for the students who attend our schools, and the local businesses that rely on our school system to attract talented workers.
