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WDM Leadership Academy Applications: Class of 2026-2027
Thank you for your interest in applying to the West Des Moines Leadership Academy! The deadline to apply has been extended to Friday, April 17th
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1.
Applicant Information
(Required.)
Full Name
Employer
Work Email
Position Title
Phone
2.
Business Address
Address
Address 2
City
State
ZIP
3.
How did you hear about WDMLA?
4.
How many years have you been in the West Des Moines area?
For questions 5-10 please write a minimum of 150 words.
5.
How would you describe leadership?
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What leadership roles have you held and how have you demonstrated leadership in your own work?
7.
Why do you want to be a part of the West Des Moines Leadership Academy?
8.
Please describe your career plans and aspirations.
9.
How do you expect the Leadership Academy to enhance your future opportunities to lead yourself, lead others and lead within your community?
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Please describe how you have become involved in the communities which you have lived and worked, including volunteer work, work with charitable or municipal organizations. How do you plan to become more involved with the West Des Moines Community?
11.
If your organization is a nonprofit (skip if not applicable), please select the following that applies:
My nonprofit can fund my tuition regardless of a scholarship
I would need a partial scholarship to participate
12.
If you are a member of West YP (skip if not applicable), please select the following that applies:
My business can fund my tuition regardless of a scholarship
I would need a partial scholarship to participate
13.
If your business is a small business, meaning 14 or fewer employees, (skip if not applicable), please select the following that applies:
My business can fund my tuition regardless of a scholarship
I would need a partial scholarship to participate
14.
If you are a member of the Latino Trade Network (skip if not applicable), please select the following that applies:
My business can fund my tuition regardless of a scholarship
I would need a partial scholarship to participate
15.
Upload your resume.
If possible, please name your file as your 'last name.resume'. PDF or DOC format. File size limit is 16MB.
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Upload recommendation letter 1
*If your recommendation letters are not currently available, you may email them to wdmla@wdmchamber.org
Please note the preferred file naming conventions and accepted file types listed below.
If possible, please name your file as your 'last name.rec1'. PDF or DOC format. File size limit is 16MB.
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Upload recommendation letter 2.
If possible, please name your file as your 'last name.rec2'. PDF or DOC format. File size limit is 16MB.
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