LaunchNKY Center for Civic Leadership

Thank you for your interest in LaunchNKY Center for Civic Leadership!

The inaugural cohort will begin their program in January of 2025. The goal of LaunchNKY is to cultivate and connect ethical, visionary, and effective leaders for the betterment of our Northern Kentucky community.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Participation in LaunchNKY is open to all persons living or working in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area.
Tuition is non-refundable and covers all program costs including meals, materials, supplies, and supplemental transportation throughout the year.

Tuition rates for 2026:

$4000 - Full Chamber Member
$5000 - Non-Chamber Member & Business Council Rate

There is a $30 non-refundable application fee.
The number of applications far exceeds the number of class spots each year, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply next year.
This is a professional development program, and as leaders, you are expected to demonstrate conduct that reflects this standard.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance at all sessions is expected and required. If an absence is unavoidable, class members will receive a maximum of two excused absences. More than two absences will lead to withdrawal from the program and tuition will not be refunded. Missing 2 or more hours from any session will count as a full-day absence.

Regular Sessions are typically one full day per month from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Pre-work is required in order to help class members prepare for session days.
You will be expected to participate in activities outside of session days to prepare for and enhance session days.
LaunchNKY is a big commitment! Please confirm you can commit to the time and engagement level before applying. If you are not able to make this commitment, this may not be the best time for you to apply.
Session dates for the class of 2026 have NOT been confirmed.

Acknowledgement*

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Before you begin, please review the application carefully and ensure you have enough time to complete it in one sitting.

Important: We highly recommend drafting your responses in a separate document to prevent data loss and to check for spelling and grammatical errors before submitting.

Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email to your business email address containing all the details you provided. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your application was not successfully submitted.

Your references will be automatically notified and asked to submit a confidential reference on your behalf. These references will be reviewed solely by the selection committee, and applicants will not have access to the submitted content.

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Years Lived in NKY Region*

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Are you requesting financial assistance?

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Is your acceptance contingent on scholarship funding?

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If you’d like to be considered for a scholarship, please share how this funding would impact you or your organization.

What makes you a strong candidate for LaunchNKY, and how would your skills, experiences, and perspectives contribute to the class? Additionally, what do you hope to gain from the program?*

Describe a defining moment when you demonstrated leadership. What was the situation, what actions did you take, and what skills did you use to achieve the outcome?*

In your opinion, what are the two most pressing issues facing our region today? What potential solutions do you see for these challenges?*

Tell us about your educational and professional background. List your degrees, certifications, training, and any relevant professional experience.*

Describe your involvement in civic, community, and volunteer activities. Include the organizations you’ve been part of and the roles you’ve played.*

LaunchNKY is way more exciting than this application! In 140 characters or less, share something unique, funny, or interesting about yourself.*

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