Our Mission
The mission of the Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida State College is to provide professional development for senior and middle management personnel through training opportunities for business, professional, government, military and nonprofit organizations. Select this link for the Open Enrollment Spring 2013 Schedule of Professional & Business Training Courses offered. The Costa Leadership Institute is located on the third floor of the college's new 75,000 square foot Student Services Center on the Niceville campus.
On February 2, 2012, NWFSC announced of the formal naming of the college's leadership program as the Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida State College, in honor of local business Costa Enterprises, a family owned firm which operates 14 McDonalds locations spanning from Navarre to Port St. Joe. The naming recognized a major gift to the college's Foundation to underwrite the vital professional development and corporate training programs offered by the Costa Leadership Institute. The Costa Leadership Institute is located on the third floor of the college's new 75,000 square foot Student Services Center on the Niceville campus. Read more about the naming of the Costa Leadership Institute.
Core Programs & Objectives
NWFSC Leadership Institute’s Core Programs Include
- Professional Development Training - Senior Management
- Professional Development Training – Middle Management
- Customized Professional Development Training
- Industry Specific Certifications and Sessions
- Entrepreneurial Center – South Walton Campus
- Partnerships
- Customized Strategic Planning
Objectives
- Provide a series of ongoing professional development programs for senior management and executive professionals
- Conduct skill building workshops for middle management professionals and potential leaders
- Customize professional development training to fit the needs of business, professional, government, military and non- profit community
- Create an entrepreneurial spirit that promotes innovation, creativity and change in leaders from the public and private sectors
- Assist organizations in the development of customized strategic plans and other strategic needs
- Support community based strategic partnerships such as emergency management, public safety, sustainability, military transition
- Provide facilities to host association, community, governmental meetings and special events
Naming Background
On February 2, 2012, NWFSC announced of the formal naming of the college's leadership program as the Costa Leadership Institute at Northwest Florida State College, in honor of local business Costa Enterprises, a family owned firm which operates 14 McDonalds locations spanning from Navarre to Port St. Joe. The naming recognized a major gift to the college's Foundation to underwrite the vital professional development and corporate training programs offered by the Costa Leadership Institute. The Costa Leadership Institute is located on the third floor of the college's new 75,000 square foot Student Services Center on the Niceville campus. Read more about the naming of the Costa Leadership Institute.