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Area businesses, public and private agencies, educational institutions, civic and other organizations and LCC alumni are asked to identify and support persons with leadership potential for participation in the Leadership Centre County Program.
Candidates for Leadership Centre County must be concerned about the future of Centre County and must commit to future personal involvement in some form. Class members are chosen on the basis of criteria developed by the Recruiting and Selection Committee of the Board of Directors. A diverse class is selected...representing both public and private sectors from many Centre County communities. Steps for Class Membership
(Note:All of the documents needed can be found on the documents page) 1. A nomination [nomination form] for your candidacy must be placed on file. Anyone can complete this nomination including yourself.
2. Before submitting, review general information and instructions below.
3. Next, please submit all parts of the application form. You can download a pdf, or submit the application online, here. Don't forget to request two confidential references which can also be submitted online.
4. Selections for each year's class are made by the Recuiting and Selection Committee of the Board of Directors.
5. Tuition for the adult program year 2011-2012 is estimated to be $1700.
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for your interest in Leadership Centre County. You have been nominated for membership in our Class of 2012. Since its inception in 1992, LCC’s mission has been to increase the community leadership pool in Centre County. One of the principal means to accomplish that mission is by bringing together diverse individuals for education and networking as members of our annual class. This class experience provides training and education for talented citizens like you, who want to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing our county and want to contribute to shaping its future. Class members participate in a series of seminars on themes of fundamental importance to our communities. Each “program day” is developed and delivered by people actively engaged in the issues related to the particular theme. Class members also learn skills to enhance their leadership abilities. After graduation, alumni are strongly encouraged to maintain their “network” of contacts and begin or continue their service on community boards, commissions, and agencies. If you are interested in this singular leadership development opportunity, please complete the application, procure two references and employer commitment and submit by April 20th, 2011. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. If employed, applicants must have the full support to attend LCC activities from the organization or corporation they represent. See Commitment Form. The Commitment Form must be downloaded and submitted via hard copy by mail or fax. 2. Two confidential references are required. The application is considered incomplete without the two references, and considered late if the references are not submitted by the April 20th, 2011 deadline. 3. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by July 1st. 4. Selection for the class will be based upon the information contained in the completed application and references. 5. Attendance at the Fall Retreat scheduled for September 30th and October 1st, 2011 is required. 6. The class will be comprised of approximately 35 men and women. Since class size is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years. 7. Leadership Centre County is committed to creating a diverse and dynamic class. Representation will be sought from a cross-section of our community. Class members are leaders and potential leaders that exhibit the following characteristics: · potential for community leadership · achievement of goals · willingness to contribute time and talent · commitment to Centre County · contribution to the overall diversity and strength of the class 8. A limited number of partial scholarships for a maximum 50% of tuition are available. See Scholarship Form. 9. Tuition is $1700 and is due by August 1st, 2011 unless alternate arrangements are made prior to that date. Due to fixed costs, tuition is not refundable if a participant withdraws at any time during the year. 10. Applicants are advised that certain program days and activities will require extensive walking, climbing stairs, standing for long periods of time, convening in tight spaces, travel on public and/or private transit, hiking or other similar physical activity. Some of the locations utilized for activities and tours may only be accessible by stairways and/or awkward entries (specifically historic buildings and/or sites). Applicants requiring any type of special needs are advised to seek additional information about program locations if any of the above activities would pose a difficulty for their participation in the program days and activities. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Submit your application, either online or via the PDF downloadable version. All information on the PDF forms must be typed or legibly printed in BLACK INK. Do Not continue your answers on additional pages and Do Not attach additional information. 2. Procure two Confidential Reference Forms (pdf version available as pages 6-9 here) from two people by the April 20th deadline. References (pdf version) may be mailed, faxed (see address below) or submitted online on the Nomination Form. 3. Fill out the top portion of the Commitment Form, then give it to your employer to complete and sign. Mail or fax this completed form by April 20th, 2011. THIS FORM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SUBMISSION ONLINE. 4. There is no application fee. LEADERSHIP CENTRE COUNTY, |