How To Apply

Selection Criteria

Leadership Tallahassee seeks those individuals who:

• Demonstrate their leadership qualities through career achievement or participation in community activities, both past and present.
• Are most qualified to utilize their leadership skills through community service for the long-term benefit of the community.
• Represent a cross-section from business, the arts, education, health care, government, community service organizations, community volunteers, etc.
• Possess a personal or occupational commitment to remain in the Tallahassee area for the immediate future and maintain a continued commitment to the Leadership Tallahassee program.
• Have full support from their sponsoring organization/business and a willingness to commit the time and energy necessary to complete the program.

Benefits

Participants in the class program will:

• Build a network of community trustees who have enhanced their leadership skills through shared perspectives and working together.
• Develop an awareness of the challenges and opportunities in the community by examining major issues.
• Interact with both emerging and established leadership.
• Become educated and motivated to assume leadership roles in the community.

Application Process

• Applicants are selected on their own merit from written applications submitted to the Leadership Tallahassee Selection Committee.
• Application forms are available in February and should be submitted by April 22, 2008. Submit original and one copy of the typed application, original and one copy of one letter of recommendation, a head shot photo and a $30 non-refundable application processing fee. All materials are available in alternative format upon request.
• The Selection Committee, composed of graduates of Leadership Tallahassee, reviews applications.
• Applicants are notified in June. Those candidates not accepted are strongly encouraged to re-apply in subsequent years.

Tuition and Scholarships

• Tuition for Leadership Tallahassee is $1,950 for Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce members and $2,200 for all others. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Scholarships and tuition payment plans are available.
• The Leadership Tallahassee Board of Governors offers partial scholarships based on need. Scholarship Applications should be submitted with the primary application, which can be found here. In addition, applicants are encouraged to seek financial support from employers, clubs, organizations or individuals or a combination of these groups.

Requirements

Attendance at orientation, the opening retreat, and final program day is mandatory. Participants must attend monthly daylong sessions, a school board meeting, city and county commission meetings, and participate in a class project. Each individual absence will be presented to the Board of Governors for review and an alternative assignment will be made. Class 26 members are expected to attend the Distinguished Leadership Awards, September 18, 2008.

"The program has given me great contacts and friendships. It has also helped me to better decide which area(s) of the community I can best use my talents, skills and passion. It has given me a deeper appreciation for Tallahassee." LT Class 24 Graduate