Leadership El Paso - Frequently Asked Questions

HOW IS THE CLASS SELECTED?
The selection of 40 class members is based on proven commitment to community service.  Preference is given those already in leadership, or who are likely to be tapped for greater community responsibility.  Participants will be representative of our broadly diverse community.

DO I HAVE TO BE AN EL PASO RESIDENT?
Applicants must have lived or worked in the El Paso area for the 12 months immediately preceding the submission of the application.

WHAT DOES MY TUITION COVER?
The $1,400.00 tuition covers all program costs (retreat room & board, all meals, transportation, speakers, venues).  In many cases, employers sponsor the participation of an employee, but a limited number of partial scholarships are available.  Please do not allow the cost of the program to become the deciding factor in whether you submit an application.

HOW MUCH COMMITMENT IS INVOLVED?
Leadership El Paso is an intensive learning experience requiring commitment including:

1. Attendance at a minimum of eight all-day, (7:30 am-5:00 pm) monthly sessions routinely scheduled on the second Friday of each month
2. A two-day overnight retreat traditionally on the second weekend in January
3. Participation in at least three field trips and the class project.

WHAT IS THE FOCUS OF LEADERSHIP EL PASO?
During the year, our curriculum focuses on key issues facing our city.  Experts and key decision makers on topics such as economic development, the military, healthcare, social services and quality of life moderate sessions and provide briefings.  This allows class members priceless opportunities to pose in-depth questions and engage in frank discussions on hot topics and current events.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Contact Yvonne Ramirez at 534-0526 or yramirez@elpaso.org for an application packet or click here.  The recruitment process begins in August.  The Class is traditionally selected and named in November for the upcoming year.  If you cannot meet the required commitments at this time, please refer someone who may benefit from this unique experience.

PRIVACY CLAUSE
To protect the integrity of these exchanges, class participants are asked to respect the confidentiality of any information divulged during these sessions.  If certain information is deemed to be of public value (i.e. a class member who is a member of the media believes information warrants coverage) he or she is expected to ask the individual divulging the information for permission to use it.  Further, working members of the media who are not members of the class are prohibited from attending any class session.