APPLICATION

APPLICATION
2024-2025 CLASS SESSIONS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The HCLA Class of 2026 application is now closed!

HCLA Eligibility

An applicant should:

    • Reside or work in Hamilton County.
    • Share a desire to gain a deeper understanding of Hamilton County trends, operations, and services to the community.
    • Demonstrate a record of leadership both professionally and through volunteerism in the community.
    • Have the opportunity and passion to significantly influence issues facing our community.
    • Articulate the impact they hope to make in Hamilton County due to their HCLA participation.
    • Be able to commit to the attendance and time requirements of a monthly class experience from 8:20 am-4:30 pm one time a month from September-May (missing no more than 2 classes) and mandatory attendance at a two-day opening retreat in August and an overnight two-day closing retreat in June.
    • Invest in their leadership journey and have the ability to pay the program tuition of $2,250.
    • Be eager to learn, network, and engage with peers across Hamilton County.

For more information on the HCLA Class of 2026, please contact Diana Coyle, Executive Director at dcoyle@hcla.net.