Frontline Leadership Institute #42 April 2026

Frontline Leadership Institute Application - April 21-23, 2026

Application deadline: March 16, 2026
Training Dates and Times

April 21 - April 23, 2026

8:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Ketchikan

Application Deadline is: Extended March 16, 2026 5:00 PM

Participation in Frontline Leadership Institute is done by a review and selection process by committee. Your Organization and Supervisor must support your application to attend this Institute. Selected and declined applicants will be notified by March 18, 2026.

Post-Institute Live Web Conference Dates: (Attendance or submission of all post-institute work is mandatory in order to successfully complete this Institute.)
- Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Thursday, May 21, 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cost of Training Registration: $250. If selected to attend Frontline Leadership Institute, payment or arrangement for payment is required at the time of registration.

Questions: Contact Liz Gerken-Miller, Training Coordinator, at egerken@alaska.edu.

Application Deadline is:
Wednesday, March 16, 2026 11:59 PM
Organization Support and Approval Required

On completing an application to attend Frontline Leadership Institute, your Supervisor will receive a copy of your application and a request to support your application to the Institute.

The Alaska Training Cooperative's expectation of your Supervisor and Organization is to support you with an adjusted schedule to allow you to fully participate, unencumbered for the duration of the three-day in-person Institute and the two Post Institute Web Conference Zoom meetings.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Phone Number*

Area CodeYour Cell Phone
Work Email*
Work email
Job Title*
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If you have attended in the past, please provide a brief paragraph describing how your experience and expectation of leadership has changed.
Organization Information

Please provide details about your organization/employer
Name of Organization*
Your Organization's Mission Statement*
Work Address*

Work Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Supervisor Name*

First NameLast Name
Supervisor Email*
Supervisor email
Supervisor Phone*

Area CodeSupervisor Phone
Company/Organization Contact for Contracts and Payments - Name*

First NameLast Name
Company/Organization Contact for Contracts and Payments - Email*
example@example.com
Company/Organization Contact for Contracts and Payments - Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Please outline your current job description, IN YOUR WORDS. To be considered for this institute your position must include supervisory responsibilities outlined in your attached position description. If supervision is not included in your job description, have your supervisor email Liz Gerken-Miller (egerken@alaska.edu) with an explanation of current or future supervisory and/or leadership expectations.*
Use the link below to upload an official copy of your current position description from your employer. You may email a copy to Liz Gerken-Miller, egerken@alaska.edu only if this link does not work for you.*

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Carefully consider the following 5 questions and write at least a paragraph to address each one. Successful applicants will have thorough and complete responses.
1. Describe your current supervisory and frontline responsibilities and how they relate to the support of your staff. These duties may or may not be reflected in your position description. Applicants must have one or more years of supervisory experience to attend Frontline Leadership Institute.*
2. Identify three (3) Learning Outcomes that are your top reasons for attending and explain why. Please choose from the following objectives for your response:
- Keeping Focused
- Organizing Workplace Teams
- Resolving Conflict
- Attracting and Securing Staff
- Keys to Keeping Staff
- The Importance of Planning
- Time Management
- Sharing the Gift of Leadership
Response for #2*
3. Describe in detail, including specifics, your most difficult leadership challenge.*
4. Describe one solution you have considered which would create positive change in your leadership challenge. Include specifics of any discussions with your supervisor and/or staff which has occurred.*
5. List three leadership skill areas you would like to gain proficiency in or learn more about while attending the Frontline Leadership Institute.*
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Please list any dietary restrictions
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Please list any accommodations that are needed
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Frontline Leadership Institute Application - April 21-23, 2026

Training Dates and Times

April 21 - April 23, 2026

8:00am - 4:00pm

Organization Information