Application Qualifications

Participation in Leadership West Virginia is determined by a competitive application process with the number of applicants exceeding the number of available openings. A selection committee of members of the board of directors reviews all Leadership West Virginia applications.

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated history of:

Senior-level leadership in an organization or companies with proven reliability
Positions with a company or an organization which show a progression toward leadership or management
Significant achievement or accomplishments in career and community service
Involvement in community, civic activities, government, volunteer service, etc.
Sincere concern about the future of West Virginia and a personal commitment to help shape its future.
Additional consideration will be given to graduates of local-based leadership programs

Who Do We Accept?

Leadership West Virginia also seeks to have class diversity among all ethnic groups, ages, genders, professions, backgrounds, and geographic areas of the state.

Application Are Closed For The 2022 Year. Applications will open again for the 2023 year by the end of April.

Applicant Commitment

If accepted into the Leadership West Virginia Program, you will be billed for the tuition fee of $3,000. The fee covers costs for all required program events EXCLUDING lodging, transportation, and meals en route. Tuition is non-refundable.

Support from Employer

The orientation session is mandatory and attendance to seven out of eight sessions in order to graduate.

Candidates for the Leadership West Virginia program must complete an application in its entirety in order to be considered.

Once you have been nominated, you will be sent to this form to complete your Nomination registration. Please start by entering your name, email, and password in order for you to save or change your application as you proceed. You may view a sample application by CLICKING HERE. After the below form has been completed, you will automatically be redirected to the Class Application form.

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