What if I applied previously and was not selected?

18 Dec What if I applied previously and was not selected?

Those who have previously applied and were not selected for the Flagship Program are strongly encouraged to reapply.  Many Leadership Knoxville class alumni were selected to participate after more than one application.  With each class limited to 45-55 participants, it is difficult to select class members from hundreds of applicants.  Previous applicants may reaffirm their interest and update their application by logging into their application online each year prior to the March deadline. Experienced civic and community leaders recognize that a long-term perspective and perseverance are fundamental to success.

Because the Leadership Knoxville Flagship Program is an intensive class for honing leadership skills to work effectively with diverse groups of constituents and in complex leadership environments, the curriculum is most successful when the class composition reflects the talents and diversity of Knoxville.  The Selection Committee selects individuals for each class to reflect the area’s geographic, ethnic, and professional diversity. Leadership Knoxville classes bring together individuals from both the public, private, and non-profit sectors.  In this way, Leadership Knoxville classes bring together individuals from all neighborhoods, interests, backgrounds, and religious sectors.  Therefore, the Selection Committee reviews the whole composition of the class when selecting applicants.