• People with a commitment to personal involvement in the future of the community.
• People who aspire to leadership roles in the community.
• People with mature judgment, who have the support and encouragement of their families and employers to take part in the program.

Leadership skills, how to get involved in community life, and how things work in business and industry, government, education, social services, criminal justice, the arts, and hospitality.

All over Napa County, from the workplace to the halls of government to the vineyards and wineries. The program includes a mixture of classroom time, numerous field trips, and work in a location chosen by the participants as they develop their Practicum projects.

LNV participants get outside of their comfort zone and take on new challenges - they get in touch with aspects of the local community they may not know about - they fiind new ways tomake a difference in the world - they make great friends and cherished memories - and they become the leaders they deserve to be. 

• Demonstrate a high level of interest in the Napa Valley
• Aspire to serve on boards or fill other leadership roles in the Valley and in your own vocation.
• Show mature judgement
• Have a strong likelihood of remaining in the Napa Valley for at least five years after completion of the program.
• Have the full endorsement of your employer.
• Make a personal commitment to attend all sessions.
• Be ready for a challenge -- getting into the program is competitive, but it IS worth it!
  

How to Apply

Download for Class 24 will be available beginning February 24, 2010

Or Applications may be picked up from the Napa Chamber of Commerce beginning February 2010 at

1556 First Street
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: 707.226.7455

For 2011, tuition is $1195, and is non-refundable.  Participants are required to personally pay $200 of this amount.  The tuition can be paid in part by your employer.  Tuition includes all work materials, meals and training costs. Some scholarships are available.  Please indicate on the application form if you wish to apply for a scholarship.

LNV is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board employs an Executive Director to handle the operations of the program.