EMERGE: Leadership Shoals Class 2 Application (2023-24)

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MISSION
To develop capable young professionals who will continue cultivating a region that supports entrepreneurship, business, and education.

VISION
To create opportunities to increase exposure of The Shoals comprehensive culture by constructing programming that demonstrates the region’s commitment to culture, quality of life, diversity, economic development, entrepreneurship, and growth.

CORE VALUES
“Our core values are CLEAR.”
·      COMMUNICATE
·      LEARN
·      EMPOWER
·      ADVANCE
·      RESPECT

Selection of class participants will highlight these main areas of focus:

a sincere commitment, motivation, and interest to live, work, and serve The Shoals;
an interest in education of regional growth and development;
an interest or intention to seek public office, serve on volunteer boards, or engage in community leadership roles;
a desire to advance in a career field or organization that serves The Shoals;
a recognition of the diversity that exists in The Shoals and a willingness to create bridges and not barriers.

Class participants will represent different industries, cultures, and organizations, and applicants will be reviewed by a committee to ensure least amount of unconscious bias possible. To accomplish this expectation, please provide answers to the best of your ability, comprehension, and honesty.

NOTE: Spouses will not be accepted into the same class but are encouraged to apply in alternate years.

2023-2024

SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS

* August 8, 2023: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Orientation – Introduction to Leadership Shoals / Strengths Finder Analysis / Social

October 10, 2023: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Quality of Life / Tourism

December 12, 2023: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Education

February 13, 2024: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Local Government / Economic Development

April 2, 2024: 5:00 PM

Graduation

COMMITMENT & MANDATORY SESSIONS

Graduates of EMERGE: Leadership Shoals are expected to attend all sessions as listed in the Schedule of Sessions.

It is MANDATORY that you attend the Orientation – Introduction to Leadership Shoals / Strengths Finder Analysis / Social. If you miss any part of this session, you will not be allowed to continue with the program.

We realize that unforeseen emergencies arise, as well as the necessity of current COVID-19 protocols. You will be allowed to miss one non-mandatory day and still graduate with your class. Please notify the Program Coordinator prior to any absence.

If a participant is not eligible to graduate due to absences, the participant will have one year to make up the missed sessions and graduate with that year's class. It is the sole responsibility of the participant to find out the date(s) & time(s) for any make-up sessions.

APPLICATION

While your application is confidential, the information submitted by successful applicants may be used by the Shoals Chamber and EMERGE Program Coordinator in materials such as press releases, media alerts, and throughout the program. Please ensure that all information submitted to EMERGE: Leadership Shoals is accurate to make a determination of your eligibility based on your skills, professional experience, desire to grow, and community involvement.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Preferred Name

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* 4. Work E-mail

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* 5. Alternate E-mail

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* 6. Please specify which e-mail you prefer to receive communications regarding EMERGE:

Work

Alternate

Both

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* 7. If successfully accepted into EMERGE, I understand that my email will be shared with my class participants.

Yes, I understand.

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* 8. Work Phone

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* 9. Cell Phone

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* 10. Home Address

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* 11. City

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* 12. Zip

EMERGE: AGE GUIDELINES

I understand that EMERGE: Leadership Shoals is meant to develop young professionals in The Shoals, and that young professionals are generally defined as 21 - 35* for all intents and purposes of EMERGE.

*The Chamber reserves the right at it's discretion to allow participants in the class outside of this age range .

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* 13. Date of Birth

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* 14. Gender

Male

Female

Other

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* 15. Please disclose your pronouns to your level of comfort.

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* 16. Do you have any health or dietary issues of which we should be aware?

Yes

If Yes, please explain:

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* 17. In case of emergency, contact:

Name:

Relationship to you:

Phone:

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* 18. How long have you lived in The Shoals?

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* 19. If less than 5 years, from where did you move to The Shoals?

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* 20. Do you expect to be living in the Shoals in 5 years?

Yes

Not sure

Please explain:

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* 21. What do you hope to gain from your participation in EMERGE: Leadership Shoals?

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* 22. Have you graduated from any other leadership programs?

Yes

If Yes, please explain:

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* 23. Please tell us something interesting or unique about yourself:

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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* 24. Employer

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* 25. Type of Business:

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* 26. Title / Position

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* 27. Date Began with Employer:

(enter as MM/YYYY)

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* 28. Employment Responsibilities

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* 29. Work Address

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* 30. City

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* 31. Zip

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* 32. Do you have the support of your employer to take the time required for EMERGE: Leadership Shoals?

Yes

If No, please explain:

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* 33. Direct Supervisor's Name:

EDUCATION INFORMATION

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* 34. List high school, college(s), advanced degree(s), military service &/or specialized training(s):

Please include for each: School / Training Org. Name; Degree / Major / Certification earned; Completion Date

School / Training Org. 1:

School / Training Org. 2:

School / Training Org. 3:

Other Education / Training:

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* 35. In what kind of volunteer work would you like to become involved?

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* 36. List organizations in The Shoals that are important to you or that you are interested in learning more about:

Org. 1:

Org. 2:

Org. 3:

Org. 4:

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* 37. What do you feel as a young professional is your responsibility to The Shoals?

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* 38. In your opinion, what are the three most pressing challenges / issues facing The Shoals?

Challenge 1:

Challenge 2:

Challenge 3:

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* 39. I understand the vision of EMERGE: Leadership Shoals and, if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program.

Applicant's e-signature below will serve as your commitment to the time required to participate in EMERGE: Leadership Shoals.

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* 40. APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

I understand that my application is marked as incomplete until I have submitted the following items to the EMERGE Program Coordinator:

Application (this SurveyMonkey)

Employer Commitment Approval, below (if Applicable)

Essay below (2,000 characters or less, ~300 - 500 words), stating my goals for career development, community involvement, and motivation to apply for the program.

If necessary, to include everything you want to say, you may send this as a separate document to acrow@shoalschamber.com. Be sure to state that you are doing so in the text box below, so we will know to expect it separately.

Essay (2,000 characters or less)

TUITION

The program fee for EMERGE: Leadership Shoals is $399 and includes all meals and activities.

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* 41. I understand and accept the tuition fee for EMERGE.

Yes

EMPLOYER COMMITMENT (If applicable)

If participating on behalf of an organization, applicant's direct supervisor will need to sign in the box below.

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* 42. I understand the required commitment and will allow the person named above time for participation in the program.

Yes

Signature:

Please let the program coordinator know if there are any issues with your application.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the end of May

Thank you for your interest in Class 2 of EMERGE: Leadership Shoals!
Shoals Chamber of Commerce
acrow@shoalschamber.com

EMERGE: Leadership Shoals Class 2 Application (2023-24)

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Preferred Name

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* 4. Work E-mail

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* 5. Alternate E-mail

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* 6. Please specify which e-mail you prefer to receive communications regarding EMERGE:

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* 7. If successfully accepted into EMERGE, I understand that my email will be shared with my class participants.

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* 8. Work Phone

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* 9. Cell Phone

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* 10. Home Address

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* 11. City

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* 12. Zip

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* 13. Date of Birth

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* 14. Gender

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* 15. Please disclose your pronouns to your level of comfort.

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* 16. Do you have any health or dietary issues of which we should be aware?

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* 17. In case of emergency, contact:

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* 18. How long have you lived in The Shoals?

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* 19. If less than 5 years, from where did you move to The Shoals?

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* 20. Do you expect to be living in the Shoals in 5 years?

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* 21. What do you hope to gain from your participation in EMERGE: Leadership Shoals?

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* 22. Have you graduated from any other leadership programs?

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* 23. Please tell us something interesting or unique about yourself:

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* 24. Employer

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* 25. Type of Business:

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* 26. Title / Position

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* 27. Date Began with Employer:(enter as MM/YYYY)

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* 28. Employment Responsibilities

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* 29. Work Address

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* 30. City

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* 31. Zip

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* 32. Do you have the support of your employer to take the time required for EMERGE: Leadership Shoals?

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* 33. Direct Supervisor's Name:

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* 34. List high school, college(s), advanced degree(s), military service &/or specialized training(s):Please include for each: School / Training Org. Name; Degree / Major / Certification earned; Completion Date

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* 35. In what kind of volunteer work would you like to become involved?

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* 36. List organizations in The Shoals that are important to you or that you are interested in learning more about:

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* 37. What do you feel as a young professional is your responsibility to The Shoals?

Question Title

* 38. In your opinion, what are the three most pressing challenges / issues facing The Shoals?

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* 39. I understand the vision of EMERGE: Leadership Shoals and, if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program.Applicant's e-signature below will serve as your commitment to the time required to participate in EMERGE: Leadership Shoals.

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* 27. Date Began with Employer:

(enter as MM/YYYY)

* 34. List high school, college(s), advanced degree(s), military service &/or specialized training(s):

Please include for each: School / Training Org. Name; Degree / Major / Certification earned; Completion Date

* 39. I understand the vision of EMERGE: Leadership Shoals and, if I am selected, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program.

Applicant's e-signature below will serve as your commitment to the time required to participate in EMERGE: Leadership Shoals.

* 40. APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

I understand that my application is marked as incomplete until I have submitted the following items to the EMERGE Program Coordinator: