“Leadership is the closest thing I have to a religion.” (Tech exec)
“Leadership is a rite of passage at PECO.” (PECO exec)
Through a series of intensive seminars, the Core Program experience enhances civic knowledge and self-awareness and enriches leadership skills. LEADERSHIP fellows receive non-profit board training, and board placement is offered to all interested participants and graduates.
Thank you for your interest in the Core Class of 2025.
The deadline to apply is May 15, 2024
Applications will be considered once we have received all of the following:
Completed application with resume attached.
Completed sponsor endorsement Note: Your sponsor endorsement should be completed by someone who has knowledge of your potential.
Non-refundable $500 application fee Note: Upon submission of your application, pay the $500 fee here. If accepted, the remaining balance of $8,300 ($8,800 tuition less $500 deposit) will be due no later than August 9, 2024. This tuition is non-refundable if candidate withdraws.
Once we have received and reviewed your complete application, Angela Tillar will contact you to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place between June and August.
The Core Class consists of 11 full day sessions (most will run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm). Please note the class dates below:
September 5 & 6, 2024
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6,2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 8, 2025
June 5, 2025
If you have questions about the program or the application process, contact Angela Tillar: atillar@leadershipphiladelphia.org or (215) 893-9999.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to apply early.
The Core Program consists of eleven day-long seminar sessions from September through June. Meetings generally consist of half-day immersion in a civic topic, followed by an afternoon of leadership development or trustee skills development training. Participants receive assessments and individual skills development feedback. The Class of 2025 will receive our standard live curriculum.
Each meeting and speaker is evaluated to ensure that LEADERSHIP is meeting the group’s needs. Assessment tools, feedback, and experiential training enrich the experience.
Civic Issues
Arts and Culture Economic Development Education Justice & Safety Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Leadership Development Connecting Emotional Intelligence Aligning with Purpose Legacy Self-Awareness
Trusteeship Training Fundraising Governance Board Placement Philanthropy Public/Private Partnerships
Prospective Participants and Sponsors
Qualified candidates are seasoned individuals with leadership skills and a drive to take responsibility for improving the quality of life in the region. Generally, more than half of the class has earned MBAs or MAs, and more than a quarter of the class hold JD or PhD credentials. Each nominee should be prominent within his or her organization, have the sponsor’s personal endorsement, be prepared to commit time to participate in the program, and intend to stay in the region. Admission is competitive. Tuition for the 2024-2025 program year is $8,800.
Benefits to Sponsor Organizations
Broadens your employee’s network of professional contacts
