Kennebec Leadership Institute

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The Kennebec Leadership Institute (KLI) goal is to assure a continuing flow of able, committed, and resourceful leaders to serve our communities. As the oldest leadership program in the state, KLI draws prospective leaders from a broad cross-section of businesses, organizations, and the community. Its purpose is to inspire these promising individuals to work more effectively within their spheres of influence while expanding their civic and community participation.

KLI Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2023 Kennebec Leadership Institute! Please note that we ask students to commit to 100% attendance for the 14-week program. If you are unable to make a commitment, it is not in your best interest to apply at this time. In addition, we require 100% support from your employer. Students will also be asked to join a Facebook group page.

Tuition for KLI is $1,500. Partial scholarships may be available.

DEADLINE: All completed documents must be received by July 28, 2023

2023 Application Form

APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name(*)

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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Current Employer(*)

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Supervisor Name(*)

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Title(*)

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Date of Employment

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP ROLES:
Please list in order of importance to you any community, civic, professional, business, religious, social, athletics, and/or other organizations of which you are or have been an active member.

Organization(*)

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Dates of Membership(*)

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LEADERSHIP

How do you define leadership?(*)

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What do you consider your greatest accomplishment or achievement, or what makes you feel accomplished?(*)

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What do you want to take away from KLI professionally and personally?(*)

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KENNEBEC VALLEY REGION

Describe your experience in the Kennebec Valley region (how long have you lived here, what brought you here, etc.)(*)

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Do you plan to stay in the Kennebec Valley area? Why or why not?(*)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must also complete and submit the following with their application:

PERSONAL STATEMENT: please upload a brief personal statement (200-300 words) giving your reasons for pursuing admission into the Kennebec Leadership Institute. You may also include any special skills, knowledge or interests that you would bring to the program.

Upload Personal Statement(*)

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VISION STATEMENT: please upload a brief vision statement (50-200 words) explaining your ideal vision of the Kennebec Valley in 20 years.

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REFERENCES: please upload two letters of recommendation from people who are not members of your immediate family. These individuals should have an understanding about your personal and leadership qualities.

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KLI is the oldest leadership program in the state of Maine

Kennebec Leadership Institute 2022

Class XXXV

KLI Class Photo 2022 resized KLI2022GraduationPhoto

Melissa Adams, MaineGeneral Health

Heather Allen, Sprague and Curtis Real Estate

Rachel Boynton, New Ventures Maine

Stephanie Buck, Bread of Life Ministries

Caulie Burns, The University of Maine at Augusta

Ariel Cassista, The University of Maine at Augusta

Heather Ewen, Kennebec Savings Bank

Michael Keighley, MaineGeneral Health

Josh LaVerdiere, Sprague and Curtis Real Estate

Steve Mattice, Kennebec Technologies

Nichole Mullens, City of Augusta

Sean Pooler, Performance Foodservice NorthCenter

Charlie Porter, Maine Savings FCU

Melanie Randall, Kennebec Valley Humane Society

Emily Theriault, Pouliot Real Estate

Jacob Violette, Central Maine Power Co.

Jamie Morin, KLI Facilitator, Synchrony Point Coaching and Consulting

Sponsorships are available for the 2023 KLI program! Contact if you are interested in sponsoring.

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