Apply to Leadership Greater Jackson (LGJ)

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Begin with high school, then college(s), business or trade schools and/or other specialized training.

What do you consider your highest career achievement to date?

How much time each month do you commit to volunteer work?

What kind of volunteer activities would you like to become active in the future?

If you have previously not had the time or interest to become actively involved, what conditions have changed that now enable you to seek involvement in the community?

What do you feel are the three most significant problems facing the greater Jackson area today? (Use as much space as you need.)

What do you feel needs to be done about one or more of these issues? (Use as much space as you need.)

What are three most notable opportunities the Greater Jackson Area has to offer? (Use as much space as you need.)

What specific skills/knowledge do you hope to gain from you participation in Leadership Greater Jackson?

Each participant is expected to commit to attending ALL Leadership Greater Jackson sessions. Participants must notify the LGJ Board of Directors or Program manager immediately, if unable to attend. Participants who miss ANY mandatory session and/or who have more than 8 hours of total absences should expect to be asked to withdraw from the program with no refund.

The following sessions are considered mandatory sessions:

1. Orientation — The first class meeting to go over rules and proper procedures for the class, as well as, class pictures. Typically lasting approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.

2. Opening Retreat — The first official class session, this is a one and one-half day, out-of-town overnight session.

3. Cultural Differences — Two day, session is held locally.

The remainder of all program meetings listed on current class class agenda.

Additionally, program participants will work on community service projects in addition to their time in the leadership program.

Do you understand the purposes of the Leadership Greater Jackson program and acknowledge that if you are selected that you agree to devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program? Additionally, do you acknowledge that if you miss more than 8 hours or a mandatory session, you may be required to withdraw from the program and no portion of the tuition being refunded.

If accepted into the Leadership Greater Jackson program, you or your employer/sponsor will be billed for the tuition fee ($2,500) which covers all program costs, including room and meals at graduation and the opening, mid-year, and closing retreats.

Will you or your employer/sponsor pay the tuition fee ($2,500)?

I understand the above commitments and agree to be bound by them in submitting this application.

I understand that the Leadership Greater Jackson board of directors selects participants in such program based on a variety of considerations. Accordingly, I agree that Leadership Greater Jackson shall in no way be liable to me in the event I am not selected for participation in the program. Furthermore, Leadership Greater Jackson shall not be responsible or liable to me for any claim I might make based on my participation in the Leadership Greater Jackson program, should I be accepted and participate.