Application Criteria & Rules
Participants are expected to commit to and attend all sessions and conduct themselves in a professional
manner. Attendance is defined as all-day attendance, including lunch, at the appropriate times and locations.
Attendance logs will be kept. Participants who miss more than two (2) sessions will be ineligible to graduate; however, participants may make up the necessary sessions in the leadership program the following year and will then be awarded their graduate status upon completion of t he make-up day(s).
Participation in the class project is required (a project that makes a contribution to the community).
Tuition refunds will not be issued.
Instructions/Selection:
Applications must be submitted on official application form. Secure a paper form in person at the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce, online (www.northportareachamber.com), by e-mail (info@northportareachamber.com), or call the Chamber office at (941) 564-3040.
• Limit answers to the space provided.
• Applications must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.
• All applications are subject to a confidential review process.
• Selected applicants will receive an acceptance letter, after which tuition payment must be made by the appointed date stated in the letter.
Selection Criteria:
The Leadership North Port class shall be selected on the following criteria:
• Individual qualifications and not that of their employer.
• Representation from the greatest breadth of diversity in all socio-economic areas.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve personal and professional goals.
• Demonstrated personal commitment to the North Port community and society in general.
• A commitment to the time required by the program.
• A commitment to be a responsible and engaged participant.
Applicants that are selected will be notified by email/phone call.
Announced candidates for public office may not “campaign” and/or use class time to promote their candidacy in any way.
Submission of an application does not guarantee placement.