Representatives of business, labor, government, minority groups, religious organizations, civic groups and professional fields are typically involved. Participants are nominated by people who recognize them as leaders of the future. Employers, civic groups, social service agencies, former Leadership Beaumont participants and Chamber of Commerce members recommend individuals they believe would benefit from and benefit such a program. In selecting each year s participants, the program s advisory group strives for a cross-section of the community. Once participants are selected, invitations are issued in the spring for the upcoming program year, which begins in August and ends the following April.
Tuition is non-refundable after the opening retreat.
A limited number of full or partial scholarships is available.