Core Program Application
SELECTION CRITERIA
Application to LEADERSHIP MACOMB is open to anyone living, working, or doing business in Macomb County
Each class consists of approximately 50 participants who will be accepted by the LEADERSHIP MACOMB Selection Committee. The Committee seeks participation from varied organizations, ethnic, minority, age, and gender groups to represent a cross-section of the community. Participants should be active in business, professional, educational, organized labor, governmental, artistic, religious, service or community organizations.
The most important factor in selection is identifying those individuals most apt to utilize their leadership for the long-term benefit of the community. In reviewing applications, the Selection Committee looks for candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:
- A genuine concern for the future of Macomb County and the region.
- A sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve Macomb County and the region.
- A current or potential top leadership position within their organization.
- A willingness and ability to make the time commitment required by the program.
- An intention of seeking appointments to community boards, commissions or key volunteer leadership positions.
PROGRAM TUITION
Tuition for Leadership Macomb is $3,600 and covers all program related costs and one ticket to Commencement. A deposit of $200 is required with the application and upon acceptance to the program will be applied to the tuition. Deposits are only refunded if you are not selected to participate by the Leadership Macomb Selection Committee. Tuition must be paid in full 60 days from the date of acceptance to the program, unless other payment arrangements have been made. A limited number of financial need-based scholarships are available to qualified individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate. Click HERE for more information about applying for a scholarship.
Cancellations are subject to a $200 materials fee. Cancellations must be made in writing to Leadership Macomb no later than 30 days in advance of the first session to receive a full refund (less $200 materials fee). Cancellation after this date will be subject to refund as follows: 29-15 days- 80%, 14-7 days- 50%, 6-0 days- no refund.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
HOW TO SUBMIT APPLICATION
Apply by completing the online application below or a PDF version of the application is available by clicking HERE. If you prefer to submit a hard copy of the application, please scan and email your completed application to Julie at jpetkoff@leadershipmacomb.org or mail it along with the tuition deposit of $200 to: Leadership Macomb, 14460 Lakeside Circle, Suite 220, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Please make checks payable to Leadership Macomb.
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