2024 Circle Leadership Program
CIRCLE
Creating International Relationships through Cultural Leadership Education.
The CIRCLE program is designed to educate and empower emerging leaders between the ages of 20-40 in the Columbus Region through strategic global partnerships and international experiences.
The program consists of four weekend trainings and a week-long delegation to one of our Sister Cities. The weekend trainings will revolve around the themes of leadership development and team-building, international interdependence, international travel and how to share the Greater Columbus region with the world. Some examples of training sessions are in the diagram below.
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As part of the international delegation, participants will research and develop a Global Policy Project in groups. The project theme will be selected by the participant groups and must showcase an innovative approach to a business or community issue that both Columbus and the international host city are facing.
Note: Prior international experience is not required for this program.
Program Dates
Weekend One: June 21-22
Weekend Two: July 19-20
Weekend Three: August 9-10
International Delegation: October 19-26, 2024
Weekend Four: November 1-2
All weekend trainings and the delegation are mandatory for this program.
Applications for the 2024 CIRCLE Program are now closed.
Qualifications
Applicants must be:
- Between the ages of 20 – 40
- Currently working in the Greater Columbus region
- Must be able to participate in all mandatory sessions
- Eager to learn about International Business and Relations
- Able to travel outside of the United States of America
Program Costs
The cost of this program is $8,000 per person.
This fee includes accommodation and per diem costs associated with the weekend trainings and all costs associated with the international delegation.
A payment plan is available for this program.