LOYAL  Program

The LOYAL (Linking Oklahoma’s Young Adult Leaders) program is a short-format skills-based program intended for young adults just beginning their community service careers. This eight-month program includes a one-day opening retreat.

• LOYAL focuses on skills that are useful in community service activities such as serving on the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization. Opening and Closing Retreat sessions center around personal leadership skills, and the remaining class sessions, which will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., address community leadership skills.

• Connect in small group settings to hone your leadership style

• Become part of an influential network of diverse leaders as a Leadership OKC alum

• The Leadership Action project offers participants a hands-on opportunity to engage in the community. In addition, it allows local nonprofit organizations to work with rising civic leaders to carry out projects to aid in their commitment to impacting communities.

Time commitment

One-day opening retreat followed by one to two program days each month from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

PROGRAM CALENDAR - CLASS XIX

Tuesday, September 24 (Optional Orientation 4:00 - 5:30 pm)

Friday, October 4, 2024 (Mandatory opening retreat 8:30 am - 5 pm)

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Graduation Lunch - Wednesday, April 30 11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Tuition

Tuition for the LOYAL Program is $1,000. It includes meals and materials. Limited scholarships are available based on need. The scholarship application is part of the online application form.

Who Should apply

The LOYAL program is designed for next-generation leaders who are on the path to significant leadership positions within their companies and organizations. The ideal LOYAL candidate is an individual who is engaged, involved and ready to make a positive impact both in their career and in their community. LOYAL applicants must be between the ages of 23-35. They should reside in the central Oklahoma region. Up to 64 class members are selected, representing a broad mix of occupations and backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications for LOYAL Class XVIII will be available by June 1, 2024.

We usually receive 2-3 times as many applications as we can place in the class, so interested parties are encouraged to re-apply in succeeding years if not selected. 

KEY DATES & PRICING

Frequency: September - May

Application Deadline: Applications will open June 1 and the deadline to apply is July 15, 2024

Pricing:
Tuition is $1,000. Non-refundable application fee is $25

Questions?

  Christy Zelley
  Executive Director
  (405) 463-3331
  czelley@lokc.org