Women s Leadership Boot Camp Application

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1 Applicant Criteria: Women's Leadership Boot Camp is designed for women with two to ten years of professional career experience who have recently been promoted or are transitioning into a management role. Ideal candidates are recognized as high potential employees who aspire to higher-level management roles and: Understand the broad business perspective of their industry Have technical breadth in their field Assume responsibility for definable projects Have established credibility and a strong, professional reputation Application Deadline: July 30, 2012 Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Class size is limited to 45 participants so you are encouraged to apply early. The application deadline to apply is July 30, Payment Information: Tuition for the Women s Leadership Boot Camp is $3,000. This includes leadership assessments, materials, program supplies, lunch and beverages at each session. If you are accepted into the program, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required at that time, but placement is not guaranteed until full payment is received. Full tuition is due by September 4, If your tuition is paid in-full, please note that $500 is non-refundable in the event that you withdraw your application or opt not to participate in the program. Payment can be made by credit card, check made payable to YWCA Greater Cleveland, or your company/sponsor may be invoiced. Full payment must be received by September 4, Scholarship Information: A very limited number of scholarships are available to women who represent smaller non-profit organizations. Scholarships are based on level of need, with priority based on order of scholarship requests. To apply, please complete the scholarship application available online at Program Expectations: Participants are encouraged to take full advantage of the program s many facets and engage in the learning process to their fullest capacity. Please give the following program expectations serious consideration. Commitment to the program provides everyone a rich and rewarding experience. If you feel you cannot meet the expectations of the program, please reconsider your application. Attend all sessions. If you miss more than 2 sessions you will be automatically terminated. Engage and participate in all sessions Show courteous behavior during sessions; no use of cell phones of any kind, laptops, tablets, or pagers, except during allotted break times Complete all assignments and assessments on time Meet with supervisor and/or sponsor between sessions Meet with your Peer Mentor and your Supervisor between sessions to discuss program content and progress Peer Mentors will be assigned during the September session

2 Session Dates for YWCA Greater Cleveland Women s Leadership Development Boot Camp Programs: You must select which session, A or B, based on your availability. You may not mix and match dates from both groups. Boot Camp A Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Rd Warrensville Hts, OH Date: Session: Orientation Breakfast Time: 8:30-10:30am Squires Vallevue Fairmount Rd Hunting Valley, OH Date: Understanding Leadership and Gender in the Workplace Time: 8:30-5:00pm Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Rd Warrensville Hts, OH Assessing Your Leadership Style Creating a Life Plan for Leadership Negotiating for Success Packaging Yourself for Leadership Success Boot Camp B Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Rd Warrensville Hts, OH Date: Session: Orientation Breakfast 8:30-10:30am Squires Vallevue Fairmount Rd Hunting Valley, OH Date: Understanding Leadership and Gender in the Workplace Time: 8:30-5:00pm Corporate College East 4400 Richmond Rd Warrensville Hts, OH Assessing Your Leadership Style Creating a Life Plan for Leadership Negotiating for Success Packaging Yourself for Leadership Success

3 Communicating with Credibility & Confidence Leveraging Relationships & Building an Inclusive Culture Communicating with Credibility & Confidence Leveraging Relationships & Building an Inclusive Culture Developing & Leading Cohesive Teams Becoming an Authentic Leader & Closing Ceremony Developing & Leading Cohesive Teams Becoming an Authentic Leader & Closing Ceremony All dates above meeting times are 9:00am-5:00pm All dates above meeting times are 9:00am-5:00pm

4 First and Last Name: Preferred First Name/ Nickname: Title: Organization: Business Contact Information: (preferred contact? yes) Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: Home Contact Information: (preferred contact? yes) Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: Please describe your place in the organizational or departmental chart: Please describe how your department contributes to the organization s bottom line. Total years of professional career experience: Total years of professional management experience: Years Years Are you currently in a management role? Yes No Level of Management (if currently in a management role): First-Level Mid-Level Senior Level Senior Level Executive Number of people you manage (if currently in a management role): People

5 Demographics: We use the following information to track the demographics of our participants and has no bearing on your acceptance into the program. Age: Under Race/Ethnicity: African-American Asian Bi-racial Caucasian/White Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Hispanic/Latino Multi-racial Native American Other: Highest Educational Level Obtained High School Diploma Bachelor Degree Master Degree Professional Degree Doctorate How did you hear about this program? Describe why you are a good candidate for the Women s Leadership Boot Camp? What specifically do you hope to gain from participation in the Women s Leadership Boot Camp? What will you contribute to this learning experience?

6 Emergency Contact Information: Name: Relationship: Phone: Photo and Statement Release I authorize YWCA Greater Cleveland to use audio, photograph, print, or video material of me for publicity or educational purposes in print or online communications. I understand I am not entitled to compensation or payment for their use. Initial Payment Method: (please check only one) Checks can be made payable to the YWCA Greater Cleveland and mailed to: YWCA Greater Cleveland Attn: Women s Leadership Boot Camp 4019 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, Ohio My full tuition payment of $3, 000 is enclosed (check). I understand that I will forfeit $500 of this payment in the event I choose not to participate in the Women s Leadership Boot Camp. Initial My $500 non-refundable deposit is enclosed (check). I understand that this deposit is nonrefundable in the event that I choose not to participate in the Women s Leadership Boot Camp. Note: If you are accepted into the program, placement is not guaranteed until full payment is received. Full payment is due by September 4, Initial My deposit/tuition will need to be paid by credit card. Please call me at, for me to provide the YWCA with credit card information to process the tuition payment. Initial My tuition will be paid for by my company. Please invoice me and I will submit the invoice for payment. Initial

7 Commitment: I understand that if I am accepted to the Women s Leadership Boot Camp and voluntarily withdraw from the program or am dismissed for attendance or other reasons, no part of the tuition will be refunded. I have read and understand the program expectations and agree to meet these expectations to my best ability. Application Checklist: (all application materials must be included at the time of submission. Not providing all the materials will result in a delay of reviewing your application) Application Current Resume Supervisor Form (see the following page) Payment Applicant s Signature (Typewritten accepted for electronic registrations) Date Application Submission: Attn: Women s Leadership Boot Camp YWCA Greater Cleveland 4019 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH Fax: dbrooks@ywcaofcleveland.org

8 Supervisor Recommendation Form This form must be submitted with your application. Applicant s Name: Supervisor s Name: Supervisor s Title: Address: City, Zip: Phone: Fax: What do you want the nominee to gain from the Women s Leadership Boot Camp experience? Expectations of Supervisor/Sponsor: Approve participant s time out of the office for ALL sessions and activities. Meet monthly with the participant after each Boot Camp session to review learning. Consult with participant on work-related projects that enable participant to apply leadership skills to current position. Attend program kick-off on TBD from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. and a program closing on TBD from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Supervisor understands that if the participant voluntarily withdraws or is dismissed from the program for attendance or other reasons, no part of the program fee will be refunded. Supervisor/Sponsor Signature Date Your signature indicates your full agreement and acceptance of program criteria and expectations.