Through seminars, a retreat and site visits, the program challenges participants to make a critical examination of the issues and decision-making processes of our community. Seminar leaders are those who are directly involved in seeking solutions to the challenges facing the greater Akron area. Class members are chosen based upon the information on the application form. The committee seeks representation from a diverse group of professional men and women in business, labor, education, health care, arts, religion, government, community-based organizations, ethnic and minority groups, and includes representation from all geographic areas in the greater Akron community. Only one candidate is selected from a business or organization.
Preference is given to candidates who live and work in Summit County.
Due to the size restrictions of each year's class, many qualified candidates will not be chosen. Applicants are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years. Participants should be prepared to devote one full day per month to the program beginning in August and continuing through June. The two-day Orientation Retreat in September is mandatory . Those who are unable to make this commitment should not apply at this time .