The Institute recognizes that leadership can take many forms. CILT has graduated over 500 activists from our leadership-training program. These alumni have gone on to serve as state legislators, county chairs, county commissioners, school board members, mayors, city council members, sheriffs and campaign managers. We define politics, however, as more than the art of getting elected to office. Other alumni have chosen to become more active in policy discussions, their church, their neighborhood, their service organization, or their community.
The incoming Class of 2010 represents the 20th class. Emerging leaders, from all backgrounds, age groups, and regions of the state, will participate in this class. The Class of 2009 participants came from the Metropolitan region, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Pagosa Springs andnd Summit County and from a wide variety of professional and life experience backgrounds.
Each session deals with a different skill or subject and is held in a different part of the state. Two of the classes in the 2010 schedule, the Garfield and Prowers County weekends, involve Friday Night, Saturday, and Sunday. The Friday nights involve traveling late afternoon and into the evening to get to the destination. Class will end Sunday at noon.
Copies of the application are available on this website at "Apply Online," below on this page, or by contacting us at or 720-239-CILT (2458).
The applications for the Class of 2010 are now available. There is an early enrollment deadline of September 15, at which time the board will make an early determination regarding those applicants. The final deadline for applications is October 30, 2009.
CILT Class of 2010 Schedule:
DATE
TOPIC
COUNTY
1/9
Intro to CILT and to Colorado
Jefferson
1/29-30
Leadership
Larimer
2/20
Criminal Justice
Adams
3/12-13
Education
Pueblo
3/27
Front Range/Sustainability
Boulder
4/9-11
Eastern Plains Issues
Prowers
4/24
Health Care
Weld
5/15
Religion and Politics
El Paso
6/4-6
Western Slope Issues
Garfield
6/19
Civics and Graduation
Denver
In order for participants to fully experience the Colorado Institute for Leadership Training, and respect others in the class and the speakers, we ask that participants commit to attending the entire program. The CILT Attendance policy allows for up to two absences. Classes begin at 8:30 am and conclude by 5:00 pm. Our Eastern Plains and Western Slope issues classes will conclude around 12:00 pm on Sunday.
Application:
Provide your name, mailing address, home, office and cell phone numbers, and e-mail address.
Provide two references who have knowledge of your qualifications for this program. List name, phone number and relationship to applicant.
Describe your formal education, list schools attended and degrees obtained.
List current employer, including job title and job description, and summarize past employment.
Describe your current political involvement and summarize your past involvement with campaigns and political parties (200 words).
Describe your current non-partisan civic involvement and summarize volunteer activities in which you have participated over the past three years (limit: 200 words).
What leader, not a current office holder, do you most admire and why? (limit: 100 words)
Describe your vision for your role in contributing to the future of Colorado (limit: 200 words).
How did you hear about CILT?
Please refer to the schedule. Why are you willing to commit to attending ten weekend classes for this program? (limit: 100 words)
Tuition for CILT is $750 for six months of traveling Colorado, learning of the issues and policy considerations affecting the state, hearing from experts across the board, and building relationships with engaged citizens across Colorado. The actual market cost of the program is around $2500. Support comes from alumni, civically-minded individuals, and our speakers to ensure the success of CILT. Limited financial assistance is available. Contact us at
or 720-239-CILT (2458) for more information. Tuition does not include travel costs. Travel costs include hotels, evening meals, and socializing when traveling. Shared rooms and transportation are encouraged. Travel costs for single rooms are estimated at $500; room sharing options are available.
Tuition, travel costs and lodging may be tax-deductible. We encourage you to consult with a tax advisor or accountant to learn if this applies to you.
PLEASE E-MAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO
or complete the application online at "Apply Online."
