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A.G. Rhodes Leadership Development Program Application 2026-27

The purpose of the A.G. Rhodes Leadership Development Program is to promote equity and inclusion at A.G. Rhodes by providing mentorships and advancement opportunities for Care Partners, specifically frontline staff. The program will promote professional development within the organization and prepare participants for management roles in the healthcare field.

The A.G. Rhodes Leadership Development Program has two tracks available to applicants: Business Management or Clinical Management. Both tracks will involve shadowing executive and department heads, as well as a coursework component of management and leadership curriculum. Both tracks will last approximately seven months.

Application Requirements:

  • Applicants must be employed for at least 90 days with a Full-time or Part-time Benefits Eligible status.
  • Be in good standing.
  • Submit a recommendation letter from your immediate supervisor.
  • Submit a recommendation letter from your Administrator for Business Track.
  • Submit a recommendation letter from your Director of Nursing for Clinical Track.
  • Submit a recommendation letter from Maxine Verdree for Dietary Staff.

*Please note there are multiple questions that require a response of a minimum of 100 words*

*Applications with plagiarized answers will not be considered.*
*Applications using AI generated answers will not be considered.*

Application deadline extended to Friday, May 15, 2026.
1.Enter your contact information.
2.Please indicate your Employment Status:(Required.)
3.Date of Employment (must have worked at A.G. Rhodes at least 90 days and be in good standing)
Date
4.Current Job Title
5.Department
6.Which leadership track are you applying to? You must only choose one(Required.)
7.Why are you interested in participating in the Leadership Development Program? (minimum of 100 words)(Required.)
8.Which area of Business or Clinical Management interests you the most and why? (minimum of 100 words)(Required.)
9.When you think of an effective manage or leader, how would you describe them? What skills or traits did that person have to be an effective leader? (minimum of 100 words)(Required.)
10.What do you hope to gain from this experience? (minimum of 100 words)(Required.)
11.Where do you hope to see yourself in five years? (minimum of 100 words)(Required.)
12.Are you enrolled in another leadership program within the long-term healthcare sector such as LeadingAge, etc.?(Required.)
13.Are you currently enrolled as a student?(Required.)
14.If yes, to question 13, please list the name of your school and expected year you will graduate.(Required.)
15.If yes, to question 13, please list if you're a part-time or full-time student(Required.)
16.Upload a letter of recommendation from your Immediate Supervisor.
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17.Depending on your position, please upload a letter of recommendation from your Administrator, Director of Dining Operations, or Clinical Director.
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18.I acknowledge that if accepted, I will commit to this 7-month program which will involve shadowing executive and management employees, as well as a coursework component of management and leadership curriculum.(Required.)
19.I hereby verify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and I agree to submit proof of the same, should such information be requested. I understand that I must submit all the materials as requested, and failure to do so may result in disqualification.(Required.)