The mission of Leadership Tyler is to equip leaders to enrich the community. Accordingly, its programs are designed to help participants acquire an understanding of the critical issues affecting the region and the leadership and stewardship capabilities necessary to resolve them.
Leadership Tyler’s Core Program is designed around a model that incorporates key objectives for community leadership including a wide knowledge base; specialized community leadership skills; and community trusteeship. Time commitments include the following:
- Opening Retreat: Mon through Tues, September 14-15, 2026 at Sky Ranch (Attendance is mandatory). Departing Tyler Monday morning and returning Tuesday afternoon.
- Closing Retreat: Monday through Tuesday, May 3-4, 2027. (Attendance is mandatory.) Departing Tyler Monday morning and returning Tuesday afternoon.
- Monthly Class Sessions (Thursday): 10/8/26, 11/12/26, 12/10/26, 1/14/27, 2/11/27, 3/18/27, 4/8/27 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each participant can miss only ONE class Day, or eight hours total (over a maximum of two session days), due to illness or unavoidable conflict. This will be strictly enforced.
Application Instructions
Provide all of the information requested in this application, relevant to your own experience and background. Your application must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday, May 29th, 2026.
A financial and time commitment will be required from the applicant as well as the applicant’s employer. An optional scholarship application is available in the application and must be submitted through the application process.
Candidates will be interviewed after submitting payment of the mandatory $35 application fee, a completed application, a completed commitment for participation form, and a completed employer verification & authorization form.
Tuition
Tuition for each participant in Leadership Tyler’s Core Program is $2,750 of which at least $150 must be paid by the individual applying. Leadership Tyler has a limited amount of financial assistance available. Those requesting assistance must complete the scholarship application through the application process. Applications for assistance are confidential and have no bearing on the Screening & Selection Committee’s decisions.
Non-Discrimination
As a matter of policy, Leadership Tyler does not discriminate against applicants and participants on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age or physical ability. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.