THE APPLICATION PROCESSEach year, a class of up to 20 leaders are selected to participate in Leadership Monongalia. A selection committee reviews the applications of county-wide nominees from whom the final group of participants are chosen.
Those selected will be active in business, labor, education, the arts, government and community-based organizations and will reflect the diversity of Monongalia County. Additionally, the committee will seek individuals likely to utilize their leadership abilities for the long-term benefit of Monongalia County. Although participants will have varied backgrounds and possess diverse talents, they will share one common characteristic: an abiding interest in the future of Monongalia County and West Virginia. Leadership Monongalia is an intensive public affairs/leadership development program designed to expand the community's civic leadership. Through an eight month program of day-long seminars. Participants engage in face-to-face discussions with experts and key decision-makers in areas of vital concern to Monongalia County. Sessions run from September through April and include eight full-day seminars and a few evening seminars. Tuition for the eight month program is $550. Candidacy is open to all individuals 18 years and older regardless of race, creed, gender, philosophy, disability or employment status. Applicants must have a stake in Monongalia County, either as a resident or representative of a Monongalia County-based business or organization. Attendance at all sessions will be required for graduation from Leadership Monongalia, so the commitment required is exceptional. |
2020 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK IN JANUARY 2020 TO APPLY FOR THE CLASS OF 2021. APPLICATION DEADLINE August 1, 2019 SELECTION DEADLINE August 15, 2019 SESSIONS Every 3rd Thursday: September 2019 - May 2020 TIME MANDATORY 8am- 5pm Additional happy hour & other activities at participant's availability. COST $550 with scholarships available on a limited basis. |
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." ~John F. Kennedy
