NAPLES — The Leadership Collier Foundation, of the Greater Naples Chamber, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2024 Associate Leadership Collier (ALC) program. Emerging leaders and professionals in Collier County of ages 21-40 are encouraged to apply before the deadline of October 30, 2023.

Through hands-on experiences and exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions, participants explore local government, education, economic development, the arts, and more. Class members will also hear from experienced area leaders who deal with our community’s biggest opportunities and challenges. With the benefit of new perspectives and connections, participants are prepared to take their places as our community’s next generation of community leaders.

Associate Leadership Collier typically runs from February through April and includes nine, 2.5-hour sessions focused on professional development and peer networking. Session programs typically run from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons.

Program tuition is $850 which is due upon acceptance to the program. A limited amount of partial scholarship may be available to those accepted.

The application must be submitted by October 30, 2023, by 5 pm. To apply visit https://leadershipcollier.org/lcf-programs/associate-leadership-collier

For more information, contact Amanda Pearson, vice president, leadership programs of the Leadership Collier Foundation, at or amanda@napleschamber.org