Leadership La Plata Information

Because LLP is committed to promoting participation from all areas of La Plata County, two "Incentive Positions" are available, specifically for residents of areas outside the city of Durango, including Allison, Ignacio, Vallecito, Bayfield, Hesperus, unincorporated areas of the county and the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. These areas are under-represented in our LLP alumni, and we hope to change that in time. To encourage applicants from these under-represented areas to apply to LLP and to promote a greater geographical diversity of class members in each group, applicants awarded the incentive positions automatically receive a $200 reduction to the tuition fee. If you are interested in applying for one of our "Incentive Positions," please indicate this by checking the appropriate box on the LLP application and providing the necessary information. LLP is also interested in ensuring that financial constraints are not a limiting factor for any applicant. No matter where you live in La Plata County, you may apply for assistance with program costs by including the request in your application under "Request for Financial Assistance. Acceptance into the program is not dependent on the source of the tuition. Once accepted to the program, participants are expected to attend all sessions, held the second Friday of the month, October through May, plus an additional session the first Friday of May. Attendance is mandatory at the September retreat - which will begin the afternoon of Friday, September 18th and conclude mid-day on Sunday, September 20th. While we do recognize that emergencies arise, missing two of the regular class sessions could result in dismissal from the program. Remember, the Selection Committee will be looking to build the most dynamic class of diverse individuals. Leaders come from and are needed in all walks of life. No one is too established in the community or too new, though we ask that applicants have resided in La Plata County for at least one year. Applicants must be 25 years of age or older. Download the Leadership La Plata Application here!