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2027 Stutsman-Barnes Women's Leadership Cohort Application

This program is meant to cultivate and connect women leaders across Stutsman and Barnes counties by providing meaningful learning, mentorship, and community engagement opportunities that inspire growth and create lasting impact.

Program Goals include:
-Develop Leadership Skills
-Foster Connection and Mentorship
-Highlight Regional Impact
-Encourage Civic and Community Leadership
-Sustain Personal and Professional Growth

Application Requirements & Process:
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be a woman living or working in Stutsman or Barnes Counties
- Be at least 21 years old at the start of the program in January 2027
- Commit to a $500.00 tuition. (Most employers sponsor their employees to participate as a professional
development opportunity. We strongly encourage contacting your employer about tuition assistance.)
- Commit to attending ALL five sessions from 9am to 4pm in 2027 on :
January 14th, February 11th, March 11th, April 8th, and May 7th

Items to Note:
Handwritten, late, or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

In order to ensure a diverse and growth mindset experience, up to only two applications from the same organization/company will be considered.

Applications are due by midnight on November 13, 2026.
Applicants will be notified via email, informing them whether or not they have been selected to participate
in the program on December 1, 2026.
Selected participants have until December 15, 2026 to commit to the program and pay the tuition.
Participant Name (Please enter your Job Title under - Title)
Participant Address
Check below to confirm that you will be 21 years old or more at the start of the program in January 2026. *
Highest Level of Education *
Employer's Address
Please select your T-shirt size
If selected for the 2027 program, participants are REQUIRED to participate fully by attending ALL five session dates from 9am to 4pm. A Celebration Reception concludes the program in May 2027. (Barring emergencies, attendance at all sessions is required.) Please check one of the following to confirm that you have approval of your supervisor and your employer, which includes the time off required for session attendance. *
As a 2027 Stutsman-Barnes Women's Leadership Applicant, I understand that if I am selected to participate: I am required to attend ALL five sessions in their entirety, I will commit the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience, I commit to paying the tuition of $500.00 if accepted, and I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information in this application is true and accurate. *

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