APPLICATION

Applications for the HCLA Class of 2025 are now open!

Click HERE for the application link.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on Monday, April 8, 2024.   

Class of 2025 Interest Meet-ups

Are you looking to learn more about HCLA and share your interest in the Class of 2025? Join HCLA staff and leadership at one of our meet-ups to learn more about HCLA, the application process, and what we are looking for as we build our 2025 cohort. We will host 3 Meet-ups across the county.

  • Thursday, March 7 | 3:30-5:00 pm | The Collaboration Hub, 11810 Technology Drive, Fishers, IN
  • Monday, March 11 | 5:00-6:30 pm | Northbrook Brewing Company, 119 W Main Street, Arcadia, IN
  • Wednesday, March 20 | 8:30-10:00 am | Hamilton County Tourism,  37 E Main St, Carmel, IN

Register to attend one of our Meet-ups today!

HCLA Eligibility

An applicant should:

  • Reside or work in Hamilton County.
  • Share a desire to gain a deeper understanding of Hamilton County trends, operations, and services to the community.
  • Demonstrate a record of leadership both professionally and through volunteerism in the community.
  • Have the opportunity and passion to significantly influence issues facing our community.
  • Articulate the impact they hope to make in Hamilton County due to their HCLA participation.
  • Be able to commit to the attendance and time requirements of a monthly class experience from 8:20 am-4:30 pm one time a month from September-May (missing no more than 2 classes) and mandatory attendance at a two-day opening retreat in August and an overnight two-day closing retreat in June.
  • Invest in their leadership journey and have the ability to pay the program tuition of $2,000.
  • Be eager to learn, network, and engage with peers across Hamilton County.

For more information on the HCLA Class of 2025, please contact Diana Coyle, Executive Director at dcoyle@hcla.net.