Application FAQ's

When is the application period?  The application period is Monday, March 1st, 2010 through 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26th, 2010.

How do I submit the application?  Save the Word document (see  blue box to the left) to your computer and complete it.  Then, submit the application as detailed below.  A couple of  notes:

·    Complete each section in full.  Limit answers to the space provided.  Please do not include additional pages.

·    Please type or word process your application.

·    Application must be signed by the applicant and accompanied by the Tuition and Commitment form signed by both the applicant and employer (Akron area executive). Tuition payment is not required until after acceptance.

·    Submit the original and 25 copies of the 4-page application to the Leadership Akron office.

·    Include one copy of the Tuition and Commitment form and one recent headshot photograph (may be in digital format) suitable for use in printed publications (in color or black and white).

·    For questions regarding instructions, please call 330.237.1235 or e-mail: info@lakron.com.

Do applicants have to be nominated? No. Nominations generate an initial group of prospective applicants, but anyone can submit an application whether or not s/he was nominated.

What’s tuition? Tuition for 2010-2011 will be $2,400. Scholarships based on need are available.

Do I have to live in Akron to apply? No. Anyone who lives or works in Summit County can apply.

How selective is the process?  In general, there are 2-3 applicants for every spot in the class. Many candidates apply multiple times before being selected. 

A selection committee, made up of the members of the Leadership Akron Board of Trustees, carefully reviews all submitted applications. Each candidate will have a brief informational interview with a trustee to provide additional background on their application.

The committee looks for applicants who:  

• Have demonstrated commitment and concern through past and present community volunteer activities.
• Have demonstrated a capacity for leadership within their own organizations through significant achievements relative to age and experience.
• Have the ability to make the time commitment required with the full support of the applicant’s employer.  

Other considerations:   

• We seek representation from a diverse group of men and women in business, labor, education, health care, arts, religion, government, community-based organizations, and ethnic and minority groups.
• We seek representation from all geographic areas of the greater Akron region.
• Community service in other communities is considered in the selection process.

Appointment to Leadership Akron is limited. Only one candidate is selected from a business or organization in any given year.

Due to the size restrictions of each year’s class, many well-qualified candidates will not be chosen. Applicants are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years. Candidates must live or work in Summit County.