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Leadership Pittsburgh
Leadership Pittsburgh (LP) is a program that runs from September – June for established senior-level leaders, providing participants with the exposure, experiences, and connections that prepare them to tackle the challenges of leadership in our community.
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 June.
Early applications are encouraged. Incentive tuition price is provided for applications submitted by the first Friday in May.
Eligibility
Individuals who have demonstrated leadership, are senior leaders with significant spheres of influence within and outside of their organizations, have demonstrated a commitment to the Pittsburgh region and are willing to invest their time in the Leadership Pittsburgh 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 June: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM
Month of July: Selection process
Month of August: Invitations emailed to accepted applicants
September: Leadership Pittsburgh Welcome Orientation & Reception (mandatory), Overnight Opening Retreat (mandatory)
Application Info
- Tuition is currently $6,600 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 May is $6,300. 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 Pittsburgh 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 are typically held on one day each month, September through June from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- The calendar for the year is available at least six months prior to the application deadline.
- Sessions focus on awareness of regional issues and developing a broader context for practice of leadership.
- Thought leaders from across the community are engaged in the planning and delivery of the sessions.
- Each session location is different and conducive to the subject.
- Site visits and group discussions create a highly experiential learning environment.
- In order to create stronger bonds within the cohort and exposure to the broader community network, LP participants are asked to engage in Peer Group experiences that allow them to take advantage of each other’s perspectives in service of their own leadership growth. Group members tend to represent non-competing organizations. The group work requires limited commitment outside of scheduled program sessions and meeting times/locations are self-determined by the group.