Women’s Leadership Boot Camp

2008-2009

Registration Form

Participant Criteria

Women's Leadership Boot Camp is designed for women recently promoted or transitioning into management roles.Participants have two to ten years of career experience and represent a variety of industries. Ideal candidates are recognized as high potential employees who aspire to higher-level management roles.Within their organizations, participants:

Assume responsibility for definable projects

Have technical breadth in their field

Have established credibility and a strong, professional reputation

Understand the broad business perspective of their industry

RegistrationDeadline:

August 1, 2008

Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Class size is limited to 50 participants.

Tuition Information

Tuition for the Women’s Leadership Boot Camp is $2,500.This includesprofessionalspeakers, leadership assessments, materials,program supplies, lunch and beverages at each session. Full tuition is due by August 1, 2008.

Payment is required with registration. You can pay the tuition in-full, or elect to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit. If you choose to pay tuition in-full, please note that $500 is non-refundable in the event that the participant withdraws her application.

Registration is not considered complete until either your full-payment or deposit is received.Payment can be made on-line at or by check made payable to YWCA Greater Cleveland.

Scholarship Information

A limited number of scholarships are available to women who represent non-profit organizations. Scholarships are based on level of need, with priority based on order of registration.To apply, please complete the scholarship application available online at

Participant Expectations

Participants are encouraged to take full advantage of the program’s many facets and engage in the learning process to their fullest capacity. Please give the following program expectations serious consideration. Commitment to the program provides everyone a rich and rewarding experience. If you feel you cannot meet the expectations of the program, please reconsider your application.

Attending all sessions, with the exception of emergencies (see website for date/time details)

Engaging and participating in all sessions

Courteous behavior during sessions; no use of cell phones, BlackBerrys, or pagers, except during allotted break times

Completing all assignments, homework and assessments on-time

Meeting with supervisor and/or sponsor between sessions

Meeting with Learning Partner between sessions

  • Learning Partners to be assigned during September session

Attending Learning Group meetings

  • Learning Groupsto be assigned during September session

Registration Form

Name:
Title:
Organization:

Business Contact Information:(preferred contact?  yes)

Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: / Fax:
Email:

Home Contact Information:(preferred contact?  yes)

Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: / Fax:
Email:
How did you hear about this program:

Demographics:

Please describe your place in the organizational or departmental chart:

Total years of career experience: / Years
Total years of management experience: / Years
Age: (optional) /  / Under 30 /  / 30-34 /  / 35-39 /  / 40-44 /  / 45 +
Race/Ethnicity (optional): /  / African-American /  / Hispanic /  / Multi-racial
 / Caucasian/White /  / Asian-American /  / Other

Describe why you are a good candidate for theWomen’s Leadership Boot Camp?

Registration Form

What specifically do you hope to gain from participation in the Women’s Leadership Boot Camp?

Payment Method: (please check only one)

My full tuition payment of $2,500 is enclosed or has been submitted online. I understand that I will forfeit $500 of this payment in the event I choose not to participate in the Women’s Leadership Boot Camp.

My $500 non-refundable deposit is enclosed. I understand that this deposit is non-refundable in the event that I choose not to participate in the Women’s Leadership Boot Camp.

My ability to participate in the Women’s Leadership Boot Camp is dependent on scholarship assistanceand I haveattached my scholarship application.

Commitment:

I understand that if I am accepted to the Women’s Leadership Boot Camp andvoluntarily withdraw from the program or am dismissed for attendance or other reasons, no part of the tuition will be refunded.

I have read and understand the participant expectations and agree to meet these expectations to my best ability.

Applicant’s Signature
(Typewritten accepted for electronic registrations) / Date

Registration Checklist: (include all parts of your registration before submitting)

Registration Form

Payment

Current Resume

Supervisor Form

Registration Submission:

Attn: Women’s Leadership Boot Camp

YWCA Greater Cleveland

4019 Prospect Avenue

Cleveland, OH44103

Fax: 216-881-9922

Email:

Supervisor Recommendation Form

Participants’ supervisors must complete this form prior to August 1, 2008.

This form should be submitted at the time of registration.

Participant’s Name:
Supervisor’s Name:
Supervisor’s Title
Address:
City, Zip:
Phone: / Fax:
Email:

What do you want the nominee to gain from the Women’s Leadership Boot Camp experience?

Expectations of Supervisor/Sponsor:

Approve participant’s time out of the office for ALL sessions and activities.

Complete LeadershipAssessment for participant.

Meet monthly with the participant after each Boot Camp session to review learning.

Consult with participant on work-related projects that enable participant to apply leadership skills to current position.

Attend program kick-off on Friday, September 19, 2007 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and a program closing on May 15, 2008 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Supervisor understands that if the participant voluntarily withdraws or is dismissed from the program for attendance or other reasons, no part of the program fee will be refunded.

Supervisor/Sponsor Signature / Date