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Please read the following carefully before you begin the application process.

Eligibility Criteria for Leadership Akron's CLI Program

To apply for the Community Leadership Institute (CLI) program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Live, Work, or Serve in Greater Akron: Applicants should have a strong connection to the Greater Akron area, demonstrating an investment in the community through residence, employment, or volunteerism.

• Applicants are required to attend all program days and activities, as full engagement is essential to gaining the most from the CLI experience.

• Applicants should be open to creating meaningful relationships with fellow participants and community members, fostering collaboration and shared learning.

• Applicants must exhibit a genuine motivation to contribute to the Greater Akron community through leadership, advocacy, or service, leveraging the knowledge and skills gained in the program to make a difference.

• Ideal applicants are eager to step outside their comfort zones, engage in thoughtful discussions, and embrace new perspectives to strengthen their leadership potential.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The application needs to be completed in one sitting. We recommend that you prepare responses in a separate document and copy and paste them into the application form fields. The application covers the following areas and includes several narrative responses.

Please see the Leadership Akron CLI Program webpage for a list of the application questions.

Meeting these criteria ensures participants will be prepared to fully immerse themselves in CLI’s mission to cultivate impactful leaders for the Akron community. Apply today to join this transformative journey!

1. Criteria Agreement *

I meet the criteria for participating in the 2026 LA CLI Program.

2. Application Process Agreement *

I understand that the application must be completed at one time and that the application will close after 30 minutes of inactivity and NOT be saved.

3. Do you have your employer's endorsement and support to participate in the LA CLI Program? *

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Eligibility Criteria for Leadership Akron's CLI Program

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS