HLA Applications
Application Process
Application Deadline: January 15, 2022
The Harford Leadership Academy encourages the attendance of mid- to upper-level management personnel who have:
- The goal of providing leadership in the community
- An interest in accepting new and rewarding challenges
- Demonstrated leadership skills and desire to learn more about Harford County Candidates should submit a one-page (one-side) application on plain paper, to HLA@harford.edu, including the following:
- Name
- Home address
- Business address
- Company/organization
- Title/position
- E-mail address
- Phone (work and home)
- List of past community involvement (indicate if in a leadership role)
- List of current community involvement (indicate if in a leadership role)
- Statement as to why you would like to attend the Academy
- List two business references with phone numbers
- Photo, passport size (.jpg format)
Please review the HLA 2022 Schedule to ensure that you will be able to attend the program sessions, including a casual dinner which will allow participants to meet each other prior to the start of the program.
Enrollment is generally limited to thirty-six adult participants. Selected candidates will be notified after the Selection Committee meets at the end of January.
The cost of the Academy is $795 per person, payable upon notification of acceptance. The SBDC offers a full scholarship to a small business owner/operator that meets SBA definition for minority business (African-American, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian/ other Pacific Islander.) Limited scholarships may also be available. Include statement of need with your application. Please send the completed application to HLA@harford.edu.
To be eligible, applicants must live and/or work in Harford County, have demonstrated interest in volunteerism and the community, exhibit leadership potential, and be able to attend all sessions.
The selection committee strives for a diverse representation of adults from small and large businesses, industries, non-profit organizations, the professions, community organizations, and government agencies. Upon completion of the Academy, public recognition of the graduates and a certificate of achievement will be awarded. If there are more candidates than openings, a priority waiting list will be prepared for filling any last-minute vacancies.