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Grimes Leadership Academy Application

This is an online application to be considered for inclusion in the Grimes Leadership Academy Class of 2025/2026, Class No. 2. This information, along with other requirements, will be found throughout this application.

If you have any questions, please contact Grimes Chamber & Economic Development. The Grimes Leadership Academy (GLA) is an initiative of Grimes Chamber & Economic Development.
GRIMES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DESCRIPTION
The Grimes Leadership Academy is a premier leadership program that seeks to identify and resource leaders, encouraging and equipping them to be more effective leaders in the workplace and the community, and providing opportunity for relationship building and professional networking.
ATTENDANCE
Graduation from the Grimes Leadership Academy requires participants to attend at least 11 of the 12 scheduled meetings. Attendance is mandatory for the Orientation Retreat and the Mid-Year Retreat. If you are unable to make the necessary attendance commitment, you should not apply at this time.
CLASS OF 2025/2026 SCHEDULE
The Class Schedule for the 2025/2026 Class can be found at www.GrimesLeadership.com.
TUITION
The tuition for the Grimes Leadership Academy (GLA) covers all educational, training, and meal expenses incurred during class sessions and retreats. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their transportation to the designated starting point for each session, with occasional travel required between locations throughout the day. Requests for personal transportation will be restricted to destinations within the Des Moines metropolitan area.
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Full tuition for participation in the Grimes Leadership Academy is $1,500.00. Payment is required by Wednesday, July 1, 2025.
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Applicants who are applying as employees from an area non-profit (501(c)3) may be eligible to apply for scholarship assistance. Contact Grimes Chamber & Economic Development for details.
REFUND POLICY
Tuition refunds will only be granted in the event that an alternate candidate is identified by the selection committee and substituted before April 15, 2025.
REFERENCE LETTERS REQUIREMENT
Alongside this application, you are required to submit two reference letters. One of these references must be provided by your CEO, Manager, or Direct Supervisor, unless you are self-employed. These letters can be uploaded near the end of this application.
Format: M/d/yyyy
PART I: PERSONAL INFORMATION
This is the name that would be used on a nametag to be worn during GLA events. For example, this could be a nickname that you prefer in lieu of your given name.
This address may be used when written, mailed correspondence is required.
Please provide the email address which you would prefer to receive correspondence from the Grimes Leadership Academy and its representatives.
This is the number we will use to contact you with news, updates, requests, etc. regarding Grimes Leadership Academy.
If currently not associated with a business or organization, indicate "Not Applicable".
To be eligible for participation in the GLA, applicants must reside OR be employed in Grimes, Iowa.
To be eligible for participation in the GLA, applicants must reside OR be employed in Grimes, Iowa.
PART II: ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
PART III: LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE
PART IV: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Acceptance to the Grimes Leadership Academy provides equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
PART V: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND PERMISSIONS
Manager/Supervisor Permission *
The Grimes Leadership Academy requires a significant time commitment. This question is intended to help the GLA Selection Committee assess whether the applicant will be able to commit the proper time and resources to complete the program. Please select only one option.
If this request is not relevant to your situation, please indicate "Not Applicable" and give a short explanation as to why.
PART VI: REFERENCE LETTERS SUBMISSION
Use this section to upload required reference letters.
You are required to submit two reference letters. One of these references must be provided by your CEO, Manager, or Direct Supervisor, unless you are self-employed.
PART VII: COMPLETION OF APPLICATION
Once all of the above questions have been answered, the application is complete. By submitting the application, the applicant is indicating that all of the requested inquiries have been answered truthfully and completely. If you have any questions or requests, we encourage you to contact the Grimes Chamber & Economic Development office. Their contact information is available at www.GrimesIowa.com.
Post Submission Expectations
Following the May 31st submission deadline, all applications will undergo review by the GLA Selection Committee. You may receive an invitation to interview with the GLA Selection Committee.
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The final class size will be determined by the GLA Selection Committee, with an expected limit of 18 participants. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be provided to all applicants in writing. All applications will remain confidential to the GLA Implementation Team.
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Grimes Chamber & Economic Development thanks you for your time and interest in applying to participate in the Grimes Leadership Academy.

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