2024 Empower Cohort Application

Empower is a women’s professional leadership development program for mid- to upper-level management. This 10-month intensive cohort program, blending professional business coaching with innovative curriculum and problem solving, is designed exclusively for women business leaders.

The ideal Empower candidate is an accomplished leader within her organization or community. This applicant is someone who has been identified as a candidate for future growth opportunities or has the personal desire to take their leadership to the next level. Empower is the perfect program for someone who is focused on both professional and personal development. Empower combines these critical components into a “next level” leadership experience.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2024. The program cost of $3500 for Dayton Area Chamber members and $5200 for non-members must be paid in full prior to the opening retreat. Please contact Amanda Bergmann with any questions.

This program does not conduct interviews. Please keep the maximum wordcount in mind and provide as much information as you would like taken into consideration by the selection committee in your application responses.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Race/Ethnicity

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Pronouns

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Organization *

Job Title *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Email *

Phone *

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How did you hear about our program? *

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List your professional leadership experience *

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Describe a career challenge and how it has shaped your path *

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Describe a situation where you demonstrated leadership qualities *

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Why do you want to participate in this program? *

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Please provide 2 references who can speak to your leadership journey *

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What else would you like to tell us, which would make you an ideal participant in Empower? *

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Is your organization sponsoring you? *

2024 Empower Cohort Application

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Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce