2026-2027 Leadership Development Academy I Application
Thank you for your interest in the 2026-2027 Leadership Development Academy I class. Please complete the form below for 2026-2027 Leadership Development Academy I. All fields must be completed. Your completed application must be submitted by close of business Friday, October 30th.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Department
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Job Title
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Your Work E-Mail Address (please check for accuracy)
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Best Phone Number to Contact You
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Are you currently a Full Time Employee at the City of Newport News?
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Your Immediate Supervisor's Name
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Your Immediate Supervisor's Work E-Mail Address (check for accuracy)
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How did you learn about the Leadership Development Academy?
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Supervisor Recommendation
Educational Opportunities Announcement
Attending Previous City Trainings
Co-Worker/City of Newport News Employee
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What is your primary motivation for applying to LDA?
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Professional Development
Personal Development
Supervisor/Mentor Suggested I apply
Networking Opportunity
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Do you have 12 months of continuous Full Time employment at the City of Newport News?
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Are you currently in a supervisory role?
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Describe below what "leadership" means to you.
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Share (3) ways an individual can demonstrate leadership when they do not hold a formal title or supervisory role. Explain your answer.
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Describe a time you helped move a project, team or group forward when you were not formally in charge. What did you do? What was the outcome?
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Share a time you identified an opportunity for improvement and took action. Share what did you did and what you learned from this experience?
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What is (1) leadership strength you bring your work? What is (1) leadership area you would like to develop and why?
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Please acknowledge you have reviewed the guidelines, commitment and informational content regarding participation in the LDA program if you are selected. These details can be found on the Human Resources website. Your LDA application requires an endorsement from your immediate supervisor. Upon submitting this form your supervisor will be automatically sent a link to complete an endorsement. We encourage you to notify your supervisor of your LDA application submission and follow up on the endorsement to accompany your application. Please note, your LDA application will not be considered without a completed endorsement from your supervisor. All applications and supervisor endorsements must be received by October 30, 2026.
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Yes, I have reviewed the guidelines and understand I am responsible for notifying my supervisor of the endorsement link for my LDA application to be considered complete.
Thank you for your interest, you must be a full time employee to apply to LDA.
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