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Leadership Development Initiative
Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) is a program that runs from September – June for high potential, emerging professionals. The LDI experience helps participants hone skills while exposing them to avenues for civic involvement and critical-path networking across industries.
Applicants can apply one of two ways:
- Download a PDF copy of the application form by clicking the button below and submit via office@lpinc.org
- OR Continue scrolling to submit through our online form
Please read the application instructions and download the schedule before starting your application.
Application Deadline
First Friday in July.
Early applications are encouraged. Incentive tuition price is provided for applications submitted by the first Friday in June.
Eligibility
High potential emerging leaders who are identified within their own organizations as rising stars, have a desire to hone their leadership skills for the long-term benefit of their organization, are interested in community service, are curious about the Pittsburgh region, and are willing to commit time to the LDI program are invited to apply. No formal “invitation” is required to initiate your application.
For more information, please contact Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. at 412.392.4505 or info@lpinc.org.
Timeline
First Friday in July: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM
Month of August: Selection process
Month of September: Invitations emailed to accepted applicants
September: Leadership Development Initiative Welcome Orientation & Reception (mandatory), Overnight Opening Retreat (mandatory)
Application Info
- Tuition is currently $4,200 and is non-refundable. (Please note that tuition pricing is subject to change in the future.)
- Early applications are encouraged. Incentive tuition price for applications submitted by the first Friday in June is $3,900. All parts of the application must be complete to be considered. Payment is expected only after acceptance.
- LPInc. is a nonprofit organization: Alumni and institutional donations enable us to offer partial scholarships based on need. These are intended, primarily, for participants from the nonprofit sector, especially small nonprofit organizations. To apply for tuition assistance, please request a tuition assistance form from LPInc. (info@lpinc.org) and submit it with your application. Tuition assistance requests do not impact the selection process.
- Payment plans are available upon request.
- Credits are assigned to each session and activity.
- In order to allow for busy professional schedules, a higher number of “credits” are offered than required for completion/graduation.
- The Leadership Development Initiative Selection Committee considers letters of recommendation in the application process. We strongly encourage each applicant to submit at least two, but no more than four, letters of recommendation. Successful applications in prior years tend to be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s company CEO/head of business unit in addition to recommendations from other LPInc. Alumni. A copy of our alumni directory can be accessed online here.
Session Info
- Sessions typically take place on one to two Thursday(s) a month, September through June in the afternoon. Most sessions will run from 1:00–5:00 PM.
- Please refer to the program schedule for the specific timeframe of each session. The calendar for the year is available at least six months prior to the application deadline.
- Sessions focus on leadership skills within the context of community.
- Each session location is different.
- Credits are assigned to each session and graduation is dependent upon completion of a required number of credits.
- Community Impact Project: Working with regional nonprofit and civic organizations, LDI participants work as a team to implement a Community Impact Project. In addition to engaging the community, the project serves as a learning lab in which participants can practice the skills critical to success as emerging leaders. The project is outlined early in the program year and completed by graduation.