Applying for Leadership Tyler

The mission of Leadership Tyler is to equip leaders to enrich the community. Accordingly, its programs are designed to help participants acquire an understanding of the critical issues affecting the region and the leadership and stewardship capabilities necessary to resolve them.

Leadership Tyler Class 24 is designed around a model that incorporates key objectives for community leadership including a wide knowledge base; specialized community leadership skills; and community trusteeship. Time commitments include the following:

  • Opening Retreat: Thursday, September 16, 2010 through Friday, September 17, 2010 (attendance mandatory). Departing Tyler at 10:30 a.m. on 09/16 and returning by 3:00 p.m. on 09/17.

  • Closing Retreat: Thursday, May 12, 2011 through Friday, May 13, 2011 (attendance mandatory). Departing Tyler at 10:30 a.m. on 05/12 and returning by 3:00 p.m. on 05/13.

  • Monthly Class Sessions (Thursday): 10/14/10; 11/11/10; 12/09/10; 01/13/11; 02/10/11; 03/17/11; and 04/14/11 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each participant can miss only ONE Class Day, or eight hours total, due to illness or unavoidable conflict. This will be strictly enforced.

Application Instructions

Provide all of the information requested in this application, relevant to your own experience and background. Your application must be received by midnight on Monday, June 1, 2010.

The commitment page and optional scholarship application must be sent to the Leadership Tyler office at 315 North Broadway, Suite 202, Tyler, TX 75702 or scanned and emailed to cklein@tylertexas.com. The link to pay your $25 application fee will be accessible after completion of your application. Candidates will not be interviewed unless a complete application with the required signatures and application fee is received.

Tuition

Tuition for each participant in Leadership Tyler is $1,500 of which at least $100 must be paid by the participant personally. Leadership Tyler has a very limited amount of financial assistance available, however, when requested we can set you up on a payment plan or help you seek addition scholarship funds. Those requesting assistance must complete the Tuition Assistance Application which is a downloadable PDF file available after submitting your application. Applications for assistance are confidential and have no bearing on the Screening & Selection Committee's decisions.

Non-Discrimination

As a matter of policy, Leadership Tyler does not discriminate against applicants and participants on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age or physical ability. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

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Leadership Tyler • 315 North Broadway, Suite 202 • Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: (903) 535-9242 • Fax: (903) 593-2746 • cklein@tylertexas.com
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