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Emerge FAQs
1. What is Emerge?
2. Who should apply?
3. What are the time commitments involved?
4. What is the tuition cost?
5. Who will review the applications?
6. When will I find out if I've been selected?
Emerge is a leadership development program that prepares young professionals for community leadership roles. Participants develop critical leadership skills and create deep relationships to encourage their future involvement and collaboration in addressing the region’s challenges. The program is comprised of 50 participants selected through an application process.
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Ideal candidates for Emerge are individuals who:
- are highly motivated to serve their community and have a passion for making a difference
- want to cultivate relationships with a network of other community leaders, for both personal and professional benefit
- have demonstrated community involvement
In addition, all applicants must meet the following qualifications:
- Applicant is at least 23 years of age as of the application deadline.
- Applicant has at least two years of employment experience.
- Applicant is not a full-time student.
- Applicant cannot be a candidate for public office at the time of application.
- Applicant is willing and able to commit the time necessary to complete the program. Mandatory time commitments are outlined in the application form.
3. What are the time commitments involved?
Emerge consists of six sessions (held on Thursday evenings), plus multiple "in the community" learning activities. Dates and times for the six sessions of Emerge 2011 are as follows:
Thursdays, November 3 & 17; December 1 & 15; and January 5 & 19
Jackson Walker L.L.P. (100 Congress Ave Ste 1100)
5:30 - 6:00 pm - Light dinner
6:00 - 9:00 pm - Program
9:00 - 10:00 pm - Reception
Selected applicants will be expected to meet the following commitment:
- Attend all six program sessions (details above)
- Arrive on time and attend the entirety of each session
- Attend three out of five supplemental activities outside of the regular program sessions (options will be presented at the November 3 session)
Tuition for Emerge 2011 is $525.00.
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5. Who will review the applications?
A very diverse and anonymous selection committee will review the applications and select the participants for Emerge 2011.
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6. When will I find out if I've been selected?
A notification letter will be emailed to all applicants no later than Friday, October 14, 2011.
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