Here is the Link to Application for the 2024-2025 Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXVIII.

SELECTION

Selection into Leadership Tri-Cities is a highly competitive process. Knowing the requirements and demands of the program will help you successfully judge your capacity to participate and thrive as a member of Leadership Tri-Cities.

  • We are interested in people who are  already involved in leadership roles within the community and those who are emerging leaders seeking opportunities to grow and develop.
  • Applicants must live or work in the greater Tri-Cities (Washington) area.
  • Applicants must have a signed letter of support from their sponsoring organization/employer.
  • We will select candidates who will commit to involvement and participation in the entire program. (Please read the participation requirements.)
  • We will accept individuals who can capably represent Leadership Tri-Cities.
  • We support an environment where individuals are exposed to, and engage with, a wide variety of thought, opinions, and people.
  • In selection, we seek diversity in virtually all categories, including: age; community experience; cultural background; ethnicity; gender; industry; leadership experience; personality; profession; and residency in the Tri-Cities.
  • Decisions of the Board of Directors regarding class selection are final.

TUITION – FOR CLASS XXVII

Tuition for LTC program in 2024 – 2025 is $2200  per individual which covers all fees, meals, session transportation, and lodging.  Tuition is paid by the class member, employer, sponsor, or  combination of sources; however, participants are required to personally pay at least 10% of their tuition. Student’s portion of the tuition is due by July 15, with the employer’s portion due by September 1.

A limited amount of tuition assistance is available.

  • Financial aid is not available for the required individual tuition fee.  All participants must—at a minimum—personally pay at least 10% of the total program tuition.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a level of financial need that would make LTC tuition a barrier to participation in the program. Requests are reviewed by the LTC Financial Aid Committee and are subject to verification through authorized IRS documentation.
  • While requests of any amount are considered, we encourage requests that do not exceed one-half of the required corporate/organization portion of the tuition.
  • Requests are due no later than the due date for the LTC Class application.
  • While LTC Class applications are submitted to the Class Director, Financial Aid application requests must be obtained from, and submitted to, the LTC Treasurer at ltcwa.treasurer@gmail.com. This is for reasons of confidentiality.
Tuition Reimbursement Policy

Leadership Tri-Cities is an educational program, founded in 1994, which provides a forum to examine and dialog about issues facing our region. The program provides an unparalleled and immersive learning experience, developing knowledgeable leaders to serve our community and become catalysts for positive change. Designing and operating such an initiative takes much time and energy. It also involves many fixed costs, regardless the size of the class. 

Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. Once selected as a class member, cancellation of participation as a class member in the program must be made in writing and e-mailed to the Class Director:  ltcclassdirector@gmail.com

Lack of payment does not constitute cancellation of participation; class members remain responsible for entire tuition fee. Lack of attendance at any or all class-related activities does not constitute cancellation of participation; class members remain responsible for entire tuition fee.

While most employers pay 90% of the full tuition, it is ultimately the responsibility of the class member to ensure that the full tuition is paid. The class member portion (a minimum of 10% of the full tuition) is due no later than July 15th. The balance of the remaining tuition due—whether to be paid by the class member or employer—must be paid no later than September 1st.

Leadership Tri-Cities reserves the right to cancel the program at any time and will be liable only for refunding tuition; refunds will be made in full if cancellation by LTC is made prior to start of program year, or on a pro-rata basis should the program year already be underway.

See the Participant Expectations page for 2024-2025 required attendance.