Emerging Leaders Wanted!

Emerging Leaders Wanted!

Published: February 17, 2017

The application for our 2017 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute is now available.

GCLI is a leadership-training initiative designed to identify, develop, and connect a diverse group of aspiring and experienced leaders throughout our region. Gulf Coast will select up to 25 individuals for this year’s class.

The program consists of seven in-depth training sessions from May to July. Attendance at all sessions is required to ensure the most valuable experience for participants. To view this year's class schedule and learn more about GCLI, download this overview form.

Class members will be selected to represent the diversity of our region’s public, private, and independent sectors. Selection criteria include leadership potential and participation in community and professional organizations. Volunteers of all ages as well as professionals are encouraged to apply.

The deadline to apply for this year’s GCLI class is 11:59 p.m. on March 24. All applicants will be notified of their status by mid-April.

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