CORE PROGRAM APPLICATION

Thank you for applying to CORE.  This program offers programming that supports established leaders in their professional lives. CORE provides executive-level conversations, interaction, and topic exploration with other county decision-makers and influencers. In addition to external connections, the CORE program allows the opportunity for individualized growth through small group discussions that raise the issues that matter to leaders and their organizations and communities.

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CORE Application Requirements:

  1. Currently serve in a senior executive role in the public, private, or nonprofit sector

  2. Either live or work in Montgomery County, MD

  3. Have the full support AND expressed permission from the organization for whom the participant works

  4. Complete and submit an application for the CORE Program

  5. Submit two (2) letters of recommendation

  6. Able to attend all session dates with no more than 17 hours of excused absences

2025-26 Session Dates

*Thurs-Fri, September 11-12 (Overnight Retreat)
Wednesday, October 22
Wednesday, November 19 (joint session with Emerging Leaders and Elevate)
Wednesday, December 10
Wednesday, January 14
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
*Thurs-Fri, May 14-15, 2026 (Overnight Retreat)

*Overnight retreats. Opening and closing retreats are mandatory.

Other Key Dates

Cohort Meet & Greet
Wednesday, August 20

Homecoming
TBD Fall 2025

Graduation
Friday, May 29, 2026

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