Executive Leadership Program

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Frequently Asked Questions

Application/Selection

When is the application deadline?
All application materials, including recommendation letters, must be submitted by September 10, 2012. Application materials can be found here. Please note that incomplete application packets will not be screened or considered. No applications are being accepted at the moment.

How many participants does NHLI select each year?
Each class includes 22 Latinas from across the country, reflecting diverse geographic and Hispanic subgroup representation.

How will the class members be selected?
Each application is carefully read and scored by the members of the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee is made up of a diverse group of alumnae of NHLI during the first round of the selection process. Participants selected during the first round will be invited to participate in one-on-one interviews with members of the Selection Committee.

When will I know if I am selected?
At this time all applicants have been selected.
All applicants will be notified by October 12, 2012 if they have been selected to participate in the program.

If I am currently unemployed, or a full-time student can I still apply?
No, the program is not appropriate for women who are full-time students, seeking elected office or are going through professional or personal transition. It requires a considerable time commitment and the full attention of all participants during the training sessions.

If I currently have less than 10 years of professional experience, can I apply?
No. We ask that all applicants meet 100% of the requirements.

If I am not selected for the 2013 program year, can I reapply again the following year?
If you still meet the program requirements, we encourage you to reapply. NHLI allocates four (4) additional points in the selection evaluation scale to previous applicants.

Are application fees refundable?
No, applcations fees cannot be refunded.

Program Content

When/where does the Executive Leadership Program take place?
The Executive Leadership Program has four one-week training sessions which take place in various locations. The first week will be in Washington, DC in December in conjunction with the 2012 25th Anniversary Executive Leadership Conference. The other weeks will be held at: Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government in February, Center for Creative Leadership (location/date to be decided by the individual participant), and the fourth week is held in the fall in conjunction with the 2013 Executive Leadership Conference (Location and dates TBA).

Where do participants stay during the program?
Depending on the city and training session, participants will be staying either at retreat centers or local hotels. Participants are expected to stay at the designated location and cannot make changes to the residence location.

What does a typical day during the program look like?
The program is designed with long days, usually from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The content varies from day to day during the leadership training sessions and will include various activities. However, there are specific pieces which repeat daily, which includes: 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), reflection journaling, and opportunities to connect with your classmates.

Travel & Logistics

What will be my out of pocket costs?
Participants (or if so designated, their employers) are responsible for full tuition fees and some transportation and lodging expenses. Participants are expected to cover the following expenses:

Week 1: Washington, DC
Lodging at the Mayflower Hotel.
Transportation to and from the airport.

Week 2: Harvard University
Airfare
Transportation to and from the airport.

Week 3: Center for Creative Leadership
Airfare
Lodging
Transportation to and from airport

Week 4: Location TBA
Lodging
Transportation to and from airport

Participants may also choose to spend money on souvenirs or other personal items during their trips.

Tuition Categories	Tuition Fee
Employees of (Fortune 1000) corporations who are currently not NHLI sponsors or current NHLI sponsors below the $35,000 level	$12,500
Employees of Corporate Sponsors at the $35,000 level and above.	$6,000
Employees of mid-size private companies with revenue in excess of $100 million	$5,000
Self-employed/Entrepreneurs, Employees of small businesses with revenue under $100 million, Staff of Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Government Employees	$3,500

If selected, will I share a room with another participant?
Yes, all participants will share a room with another NHLI fellow and are required to stay with the group for the duration of each program session.

What type of local transportation will be provided during the program week?
Most sessions are located on site and will not require transportation. While at Harvard University, lodging will be within walking distance of the Kennedy School of Government. During the Washington, D.C. week, however, participants will use a variety of transportation methods including the local subway and taxis.

Can I travel abroad for my CCL experience?
The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) has training locations outside the United States. Participants electing to attend a training program outside the United States will be personally responsible for paying for the difference in program costs in addition to travel costs. Payment should be arranged for and made directly to the CCL.

Miscellaneous

Will I have any free time to explore and venture out on my own during the training session?
There will be no time allotted to explore the respective cities during the program session. Our program is an intensive, long-days experience and requires participants' complete and undivided attention. NHLI asks that all participants follow the agenda and stay with the group at all times. Extended stays following the completion of the training week are at the expense of each individual.

If I have outside responsibilities (job, school, family, etc.), will I be able to step away for portions of the program?
Participants must attend all sessions in order to graduate from the program. We require that all participants dedicate 100% of their time and attention throughout the program. Participants will be expected to keep all electronic devices stored away and not used during any presentation or activity. There will be time at the end of the day to check in with outside responsibilities.

Is there a dress code?
We ask our participants to bring business attire. There will also be opportunities to wear casual clothing and business casual attire.

To learn more about the Executive Leadership Program visit the About The Program page or contact us at programs@nhli.org.