APPLICATION - Spring 2014 Designed for mid to upper-level women, WE Succeed is an intensive, three month professional development program facilitated by an executive coach in a small group format. Instructions: Click on the shaded areas to input information. Save this document to your own computer using your last name as part of the file name. Contents of this confidential application will only be shared with the selection committee and program staff. DATE: SESSION PREFERENCE (Please click on the box for each timeframe and select the appropriate choices.) Actual session days/times will be set to accommodate group members. Tuesday: 8:30 to 10:30 am ---------- Wednesday: 8:30 to 10:30 am ---------- Other (fill in day(s) time(s) only if not available for any of the above): CONTACT INFORMATION NAME HOME ADDRESS CITY PRIMARY PHONE # STATE ZIP Business SECONDARY PHONE # Business E-MAIL COMPANY/ORGANIZATION NAME POSITION BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP What is the nature of the business/organization? Years lived/worked in region? OPTIONAL: To help us achieve a diverse program, please provide the following information: Birth date Race/Ethnicity LEADERSHIP PROGRAM HISTORY Which leadership program(s) have you completed? WE Lead Class # or Year C-Change Class # or Year Leadership Cincinnati Class # or Year 1 Other programs - please supply the program’s name, provider and brief description (including length and focus) either below or in an attachment. EMPLOYMENT (Beginning with your present employer, please list your last three positions.) From – To Name & Location of Employer Position ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Please list current membership in community, civic, business, professional, religious and social organizations. Organization Role or Position Held Because WE Succeed is designed as an intensive, short-term program it’s important for you to begin with some goals in mind and to have an awareness of how to create a strategic plan for achieving those goals. 1. Please answer the questions below in responses of not more than 75 words each. a. What one or two goals would you like to concentrate on during WE Succeed? b. What do you hope to gain from your WE Succeed experience? 2. If you are a WE Lead alumna, did you complete a personal strategic plan (PSP)? yes 3. If not a WE Lead alumna, have you ever created your own personal strategic plan or participated in a strategic planning process for an organization? yes - personal 2 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS Participants are expected to attend all sessions and phone calls. Session times will be set to best accommodate the needs of each group. The initial session will be 4.5 hours and subsequent sessions will be 2 hours. Group A Sessions on Tuesdays - Apr. 15, Apr. 29, May 13, May 27, June 10 and June 24 Group B Sessions on Wednesdays - Apr. 16, April 30, May 14, May 28, June 11 and June 25 Bi-weekly phone conversations with accountability partner during non-session weeks Monthly individual phone coaching sessions up to ½ hour each Will you be able to fulfill this commitment? Yes No Do you have full support of your employer for the required time off from your position? Yes No NA TUITION Tuition for each participant is $1,800 and is due in full by April 11, 2014 unless arrangements have been made to pay in installments. Tuition is non refundable. Tuition will be paid as follows: (If combination, indicate amounts) Personally Sponsoring organization/company REFERENCES Please list two references who are knowledgeable about your leadership performance and potential. Primary Reference – must be your supervisor or other employer representative NAME PHONE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS E-MAIL NAME PHONE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS E-MAIL I understand the purpose of WE Succeed and will devote the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience if I am selected to be a participant. 3 Candidate’s Signature Date 4 APPLICATION PROCESS CHECKLIST PLEASE RETURN: 1) Completed Application 2) $25 application fee (nonrefundable) Enclose a check payable to Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber or Call 579-3111 to pay by credit card SUBMIT VIA EMAIL, MAIL OR DELIVER TO: Diana Long - WE Succeed dlong@cincinnatichamber.com Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 300 Carew Tower, 441 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2812 APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2014. (Must be postmarked by this date to be considered.) WE Succeed is presented by: 5