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 XX

Wednesday, September 17 (Optional Orientation 4:00 - 5:30 pm)

Friday, September 26 (Mandatory opening retreat 8:30 am - 5 pm)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Graduation Lunch - Wednesday, May 6 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 XX will be available by June 15, 2025.

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, 2025

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

Questions?

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