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. To see the program overview, click here.

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

2023 KLI Schedule

APPLICANT INFORMATION

First Name(*)

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Personal Phone(*)

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Email(*)

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Last Name(*)

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Work Address(*)

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Contact Preference(*)

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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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Second Organization

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Third Organization

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Fourth Organization

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Dates of Membership(*)

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Positions Held(*)

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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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Please verify you are human(*)

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