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Join the next class of leaders in Portland, Maine.

Leadership Portland’s goal is to create a community of engaged and informed leaders who are inspired to make a difference in the city of Portland, Maine.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the following info sessions:

September 29 (Tues) – 12 noon – Virtual (Zoom)
September 30 (Wed) – 4-6pm, in person, Austin Street Brewery, 115 Fox Street, Portland
October 5 (Mon) – 4pm – Virtual (Zoom)

Email carol@leadership-portland.org to RSVP.

2027 Application Form

Before completing this application, please ensure you’re able to attend the all-day ten Program Days including the mandatory first day in January 2027 and the last day/graduation in June 2027. Program days are 8:30am-4:30pm, except the last day that includes graduation.

January 13 (Wed) - About Portland
January 28 (Thu) - Belonging Portland
February 9 (Tue) - Environment
March 4 (Thu) - Government
March 30 (Tue) - Education
April 15 (Thu) - Economic Development
April 29 (Thu) - Health & Human Services
May 13 (Thu) - Justice
May 27 (Thu) - Arts & Culture
June 8 (Tue) - Celebrate Portland & Graduation

Leadership Portland seeks to accept a diverse class, representative of our community. We are seeking highly motivated individuals to begin or increase their engagement in the Portland community. The ideal application is thorough, demonstrates strong interest in the program and a rationale for completing the program. You may be asked for more information or to interview with an alumnus.

Deadline: Midnight on October 30, 2026. Candidates will be notified in early December 2026.

The application fee is $50 (non-refundable) and tuition is $2,000. Scholarships are available on a limited basis.

If you have any questions, please contact Carol Walker Aten, Program Director at 603-770-6290 or carol@leadership-portland.org.

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Email*
Home address*
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Birthdate*
We respect and value the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively impact our Portland community. The following information would be helpful, but is not mandatory:
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Are there other ways you feel you bring diversity to the class?

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Employment, Volunteer and/or Professional Experience
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Current employer*
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Current position*
Work address (if applicable)
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Please submit a current resume or your LinkedIn Profile.
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LinkedIn profile URL
References*
Leadership Portland may contact references as part of the selection process. Please provide the contact information for 2-3 people who have knowledge of your qualifications. (Include first and last name, email address and phone number.) Use the "plus" sign to the right of the first reference's information to add fields for additional references.
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2027 Application Form

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