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Leadership Gainesville Application

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Leadership Gainesville (LG) is a community based leadership program designed to build awareness of local challenges and to enhance the leadership skills of individuals so they can be empowered to lead effectively.

Participating in the Leadership Gainesville program is just the first step in joining a group of community leaders including small business owners, politicians and nonprofit heads going back more than 50 years.

The program includes a combination of in-depth issues seminars and learning opportunities designed to enhance self-awareness and leadership approaches. The program provides community immersion experiences and advanced skill development which enable participants to explore critical issues in the Gainesville region. 

Participation in the Leadership Gainesville program requires a significant amount of time and dedication.

Classes meet one full day per month (generally the second Wednesday) from 8:00am to 5:00pm during the program year (August – June) and sometimes includes homework or additional assignments. See Employer Support below.


WHO IS LG FOR?

Leadership Gainesville serves individuals who want to develop skills both personal and professional, to enhance their leadership abilities, and to strengthen their professional network within the community. If you want a deeper connection to the community and believe leadership is an investment worth making in your career, Leadership Gainesville is for you! 

INSTRUCTIONS

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 A non-refundable application fee of $35 is due when applications are submitted

Tuition: Chamber member fee is $2,195 and non-member is $2,670 (payment options are available)

Application questions can be directed to: joe@gainesvillechamber.com

Upon notification of acceptance, applicants will be required to provide a high quality headshot and both personal and professional contact information

 INFO AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Class sizes are limited

Class members are chosen on their merit based upon the information completed on the application and supporting documents

Nominees must have the full support of the company or organization they represent due to the time commitment required

Availability to attend all mandatory sessions and agree not to miss more than three (3) of the monthly sessions

Commitment to participate in volunteer activities

On reviewing applications, the selection committee looks for participants who demonstrate the following:

  • Commitment and motivation to serve Gainesville and the region in a volunteer capacity
  • A passion for learning and continued personal and professional growth
  • Previous volunteer experience
  • Bring a unique and or diverse voice to the group


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1. Employer Support

                 

Participation in the Leadership Gainesville program requires a significant amount of time and dedication. Classes meet one full day per month (generally the second Wednesday) from 8:00am to 5:00pm during the program year (August – June), and sometimes includes homework or additional assignments.

 

To graduate from Leadership Gainesville participants are expected to attend all sessions with no more than three absences (several sessions including the opening session are considered mandatory). Participants with more than three (3) absences may be asked to withdraw from the program. Upon acceptance, participants will receive a schedule of dates for each session. If unable to commit to the dates, the applicant may withdraw before tuition payment is due with no additional requirements. They will be eligible for future LG programs. Leadership Gainesville does not offer refunds for application fees or tuition. Please confirm that you have discussed these requirements with your employer and received approval: *
2.  Full Legal Name 
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3. Preferred Nickname
4. Employer  *
5. Email Address (work) 
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6. Email Address (personal or alternative) 
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7. Work Phone 
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8. Personal Phone (cell preferred)

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9. Home Address 
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10. Birthdate 
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11. Gender 
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12. Preferred Pronouns
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13. Spouse or Partner Name (if applicable) and Contact Information

14. Are You a Registered Voter

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15. How Long Have You Been a Resident of Greater Gainesville 
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16. How Long Do You Anticipate Staying in the Greater Gainesville Region?

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17. What is Your Hometown *
18. Do You Have Any Dietary Restrictions? 
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19. Emergency Contact (Name, Relationship to you, Phone Number) *
20. Highest Level of Education Completed *

21. Name of Education Institution(s) Attended

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22. Do You Have Any Specialized Certifications or Training? If Yes, Please List Below. If No, enter N/A.

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23. I consider myself; I am; or I: (select all the apply)

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24. Current Title / Position 

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25. How long have you been in your current position?

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26. What is your Industry or Type of Business 

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27. How long have you been in this industry or type of business?

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28. LinkedIn Profile

29. Have you or do you currently serve in any branch of the military?

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30. If yes, please list the branch and highest rank obtained:

31. What organization(s) are you currently volunteering with? What is your role? How long have you been involved with the organization(s)?

32. What organizations have you volunteered with in the past?

33. What organization(s) or volunteer activities are you interested in pursuing in the future?

34. What causes, principles, or initiatives are you passionate about? (Select all that apply)*

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35. Please feel free to expand on the question above.

36. Have you participated in a leadership program in the past? 

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37. If yes to above, please tell us more 

38. Why do you want to participate in Leadership Gainesville?

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39. Who has been the most significant leader in your life? Why and how?

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40. What unique skills, knowledge, ideas, or opinions will you bring to the program/class?

41. Imagine you are describing Greater Gainesville and Alachua County to someone who had never been here before. What does that sound like for you? 

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42. Is there anything else you wish to share?

43. Once accepted into the program, tuition will be billed to the participant and/or their sponsoring organization. Please indicate how you wish to be billed below. Participants who choose payments must have a credit card on file that will be billed in regular, automatic  installments. Participants may opt into payments vs in full until the day before LG 51 launches. Please contact joe@gainesvillechamber.com if you wish to make a request to change the billing option or any other questions and concerns. The non-member fee includes one year of Chamber membership (non-negotiable). 

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44. If you wish to do payments, how many installments would you like to make? All payment plans are required to have a billable method of payment (credit card) on file for auto-payments. 

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45. Sponsoring Organization / Business 

Sponsoring refers to the party responsible for the cost of tuition. This could be your current employer or another organization- whomever the tuition invoice should be sent to. 

 

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46. Name, Phone Number, and Email of Contact Person at Sponsoring Organization 

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