Class of 2026 Application
Thank you for your interest in the African American Leadership Academy of Charlotte. Please complete the form below to be considered for participation in the 2025-2026 class. Applications must be submitted by Saturday, June 28, 2025 by 6:00 PM EST.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
E-mail
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Phone Number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Alternate Email
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Home Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Demographic Questions
Employer
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Job Title
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Employment Industry
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Please Select
Administrative & Support Services
Agriculture
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Construction
Education & Training
Finance & Insurance
Fishing
Forestry
Healthcare & Social Assistance
Hospitality (Hotels, Food Services)
Information Technology & Telecommunications
Legal Services
Manufacturing
Media & Communications
Mining & Quarrying
Nonprofit / NGOs
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
Public Administration / Government
Real Estate & Property Management
Retail & Wholesale Trade
Security & Public Safety
Transportation & Logistics
Utilities (Electricity, Water, Gas)
Other
Other: Employment Industry
Employment Sector
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Public (Government, Education, Healthcare)
Private (Corporate, Business)
Philanthropic (Nonprofit, Foundation)
Employer Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Gender
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Male
Female
Gender nonconforming
Age
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30-35
36-41
42-47
48-53
54-59
60+
How long have you resided in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area?
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1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
15+ years
Essay Questions
Based on the program's focus, why do you want to become an Academy fellow and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
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What are your top three short-term goals, and how do they align with your long-term vision for your career?
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Please share one to three areas you want to evolve and grow in as a leader.
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Are there any specific career challenges you would like to address during your time in the Academy to become a more effective leader?
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What actions or roles have you taken to create meaningful impact in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community?
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0/250
As you look ahead, what leadership opportunities, roles or initiatives are you considering to grow professionally or increase your community involvement?
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0/250
What motivates you personally and professionally to excel as a leader?
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0/250
What leadership programs or development opportunities have you participated in previously?
Please share any additional information about yourself that you believe would be relevant to your application.
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