LWC Signature Application

LWC Signature Program Eligibility

Individuals who have demonstrated leadership, hold positions of influence within their organization, have demonstrated a commitment to the Southwestern region and are willing to invest their time in the LWC program are invited to apply.

LWC Signature Sessions

  • Sessions are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through June from 8AM – 5PM
  • Thought leaders from across the community are engaged in the planning and delivery of the sessions.
  • Each session focuses on our Signature Model – Leading Self, Leading Others and Leading the Communities.
  • 100% Commitment to attend all sessions and actively engage is expected to participate in the class.
  • Tuition is $2,500 and is non-refundable

LWC Timeline

The 2025-26 applications process will open in April 2025.

LWC Signature Sessions

  • Sessions are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month, September through June from 8AM – 5PM
  • Thought leaders from across the community are engaged in the planning and delivery of the sessions.
  • Each session focuses on our Signature Model – Leading Self, Leading Others and Leading the Communities.
  • 100% Commitment to attend all sessions and actively engage is expected to participate in the class.
  • Tuition is $2,500 and is non-refundable

LWC Timeline

  • FRIDAY JUNE 30TH – Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM  
  • MONTH OF JULY – Selection Process
  • MONTH OF AUGUST – Invitations Emailed to Accepted Applicants
  • SEPTEMBER – First class begins Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Small Business & Nonprofit Scholarships

Small business owners and nonprofit leaders are eligible to apply for scholarships for the LWC Leadership Program. Candidate applications for the 2025-26 leadership class will open in April 2025.

The following criteria must be met in order to apply for the Scholarships

  • The business owner must be able to demonstrate being in business for 2 years or more
  • The business must have 1 -50 employees working for the company
  • The business must be located in Washington Co.
  • The business must be privately owned, corporation, partnership or LCC
  • The business owner must complete the program per LWC program guidelines or will be responsible to pay the tuition in full back to LWC
  • The business owner will be required to pay the full tuition if they do not complete the class

The 2025-26 Application Process Will Open in April 2025

If you have any questions about the program, please email Trish Romano, Executive Director, at info@palwc.org.