2027-2028 LaunchNKY Application

LaunchNKY Center for Civic Leadership

Application Deadline: January 1, 2027
Thank you for your interest in LaunchNKY Center for Civic Leadership! The program will run March 2027 through February 2028. The goal of LaunchNKY is to cultivate and connect ethical, visionary, and effective leaders for the betterment of our Northern Kentucky community.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Participation in LaunchNKY is open to all persons living or working in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area.

Tuition is non-refundable and covers all program costs including meals, materials, supplies, and supplemental transportation throughout the year. Tuition rates for 2027-2028:
- $4000 - NKY Chamber Member
- $5000 - Non-NKY Chamber Member & Business Council Rate
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance at all sessions is expected and required. If an absence is unavoidable, class members will receive a maximum of two excused absences. More than two absences will lead to withdrawal from the program, and tuition will not be refunded. Missing two or more hours from any session will count as a full-day absence.

Regular sessions are typically one full day per month from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Pre-work is required to help class members prepare for session days, and you will be expected to participate in activities outside of session days to prepare for and enhance them.

LaunchNKY is a commitment. Please confirm you can commit to the time and engagement level before applying. If you are not able to make this commitment, this may not be the best time for you to apply.

Click here for additional information and session dates.
Acknowledgement
Important: We highly recommend drafting your responses in a separate document to prevent data loss and to check for spelling and grammatical errors before submitting.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mobile Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
County of Residence
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Years Lived in NKY Region
Preferred Email
example@example.com
Secondary Email
Used if messages to your preferred email bounce.
Employment
Current Employer (or Business Name, if self-employed)
Title
Business Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Business Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please indicate who will be financially responsible for tuition costs.
Please share your LinkedIn profile link, if available:
In lieu of your LinkedIn profile, you may choose to upload your resume.

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List the boards, committees, or civic/community organizations you've served on or been active with, including your role and approximate dates.
Employer's Primary Industry

Other
Employer's Primary Industry

Other
Tuition Assistance

Limited financial assistance is available for candidates from nonprofits, minority-owned businesses, or small businesses with fewer than 10 full-time employees. Full tuition coverage is not available.
Are you requesting financial assistance?
If yes, how much?
Is your acceptance contingent on scholarship funding?
If you’d like to be considered for a scholarship, please share how this funding would impact you or your organization.
Open Answer

Except for the final response, please provide 100-250 words for each question below.
Name one board, committee, or public body in our region you'd like to serve on someday. What's one thing you'd bring to that table?
What's one change you'd want to see in our region in the next ten years? Why does it matter to you personally?
Share something unique, funny, or interesting about yourself.
References

One reference must be your employer, unless you own the company. Your references will be automatically notified and asked to submit a confidential reference on your behalf. These references will be reviewed solely by the selection committee, and applicants will not have access to the submitted content.
Name of Reference #1

First NameLast Name
Name of Reference #2

First NameLast Name
Email of Reference #1
example@example.com
Email of Reference #2
example@example.com
Phone Number of Reference #1
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Phone Number of Reference #2
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applications Terms
By entering my name below, I agree to follow the policies and expectations of LaunchNKY, including its attendance requirements. I understand that LaunchNKY is a professional development program, and I will represent myself, my employer, and LaunchNKY professionally at all sessions and program events. I understand that failing to meet these expectations may result in removal from the program.
Read the statement above and enter your name here to accept the application terms.
Applicants will receive an automatic confirmation email upon successful submission of this form. Be sure to check your email!
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LaunchNKY Center for Civic Leadership

Employment

Tuition Assistance

Open Answer

References

Applications Terms