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Class of 2026 Application

Thank you for your interest! Application consideration is first come, first serve. Class size limited to 30. Opens Sept. 15. Due Nov. 15. Class may sell out in advance.

Name(Required)
Home Address(Required)

Employment Information

Employers Address
Organization Size

Education

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
Feel free to list more than one. No accomplishment is too small. Examples may include accomplishments from school, work, and or community.
List activities outside of your employment that you have been involved in within the past five years. Examples may include community, cultural, athletic, social, religious, or other areas.
How did you learn of Chautauqua Leadership Network? (select only one)

TIME COMMITMENT

The CLN program begins with a MANDATORY weekend retreat generally held the third weekend in February. It is followed by 1/2-day or full-day training sessions occurring once a month. In addition, there are small group projects that require some participation outside of the scheduled training time. A detailed schedule will be available online by November 30. Candidates are REQUIRED TO ATTEND the weekend retreat, as future personal development is based on this session. If you do not attend the weekend retreat, and/or miss a limited number of classes, you will become illegible to participate. In such case TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

Chautauqua Leadership Network is a membership funded and volunteer ran non-profit organization. After graduation, it is expected that you will further develop your leadership growth by supporting CLN with a membership contribution and volunteering to serve on a CLN committee for at least 1 year. These post-Class years with CLN will further grow your career skills, leadership growth at an organizational level, and greatly expand networking opportunities.

Thank you for your application. You will be contacted by the selection committee once your application has be reviewed.

Tuition is $1,800 for the Class of 2026 (tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE and subject to change on a yearly basis); Tuition is due by December 15th.

Membership Terms

I understand the goals and commitments of the Chautauqua Leadership Network program. If selected, I will attend all the sessions/functions and devote the time necessary to be a contributing member. My employer supports my involvement in CLN and understands the time commitment necessary to complete the program. I understand that if I can not meet these obligations, I may be asked to withdraw from the program. Tuition is non-refundable.
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In order to provide equal advancement opportunities to all individuals, class acceptance decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Chautauqua Leadership Network does not discriminate in class selection or membership practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Chautauqua Leadership Network will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of our operation including selection, dues assessment, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, expulsion, and access to benefits and training.