HOW TO APPLY
The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program will begin accepting applications starting February 1, 2024 for the next class. Applications will close September 1st at midnight.
The application process includes two steps:
Step 1 consists of an online application or PDF form that is available for download from our website. By completing this application, the candidate is providing information that helps our Screening Committee members better understand how an applicant may both gain and contribute to our leadership program. It is during the Step 1 process that we also ask for an employer and spousal support form and references.
Step 2 is the face-to-face interview conducted by regional Screening Committees. These interviews typically occur in October and are an opportunity for committee members to better understand a candidate’s interest in the program, motivation for seeking the program and the potential for growth if admitted to the program.
Selection
The results of the regional Screening Committee interviews are used to select a class. Consideration is given to industry segment, maturity, commitment to personal development and other factors in selecting the members of a class.
Applications will be considered for Class 17 starting February 29th, 2024 and are due September 1st, 2024.
Class 17 starts February 17th, 2025.
Applications are open for Class 17 and will close on Sept. 1, 2024.
​For questions, please contact Dani Traweek at dani@coloagleaders.org or (303) 547-5963.
The tentative schedule for CALP Class 17 is as follows. Seminars typically start around noon on a Sunday and wrap up around 2p on Tuesday:
Seminar 1 Feb. 17 – Feb. 21, 2025 (Ag Forum, Feb. 20)
Seminar 2 April 27 – 29, 2025
Seminar 3 June 22 – 24, 2025
Seminar 4 Sept. 21 – 28, 2025 (Washington D.C. and State Tour)
Seminar 5 Nov. 9 – 11, 2025
Seminar 6 Feb. 24 – 27, 2026 (Ag Forum, Feb. 26, tentative based on Ag Forum date)
Seminar 7 April 19 – 21, 2026
Seminar 8 June 14 – 16, 2026
Seminar 9 Sept. 20 - 22, 2026
Seminar 10 Nov. 4 - 13, 2026 (International Trip)
Seminar 11 Feb. 23 – Feb. 26, 2027 (Ag Forum and Graduation, tentative based on Ag Forum date)