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 XVII
September 29, 2023 (Mandatory opening retreat)
October 3, 2023
October 24, 2023
November 14, 2023
December 5, 2023
January 9, 2024
January 30, 2024
February 20, 2024
March 5, 2024
March 26, 2024
April 16, 2024
Graduation Lunch - May 1, 2024
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, 2023.
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 14, 2023
Pricing:
Tuition is $1,000. Non-refundable application fee is $25
Questions?
Christy Zelley
Executive Director
(405) 463-3331
czelley@lokc.org
LOYAL Action Projects
In addition, LOYAL class members break into five or more groups and complete short community projects submitted by local nonprofit organizations. The projects, known as LAPs (LOYAL Action Projects), provide class members with hands-on experience in diverse teams of volunteers.
Community Organizations are solicited for project proposals in July and August of each year.