Introduction

Water Education Colorado’s Water Leaders Program aims to positively impact the Colorado water profession by creating a pipeline of dedicated, effective water leaders across diverse fields who exemplify the four quadrants of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social management.

Program admission is based on competitive criteria in order to maximize each participant’s experience and ensure program diversity. Please note that while more than one applicant from the same organization may apply, only one participant per employer will be admitted in the same year. There are no organizations who maintain a designated seat for one of their employees in the class. Rather, all applicants are considered on their own merits.

Before completing this application, Water Education Colorado advises applicants to review program information available on our website at this link.

Please note that you may have trouble saving your answers or returning to past answers while completing the online application in Survey Monkey. We strongly recommend that you download the application questions here and prepare your answers offline first. Please anticipate that it will take about 30 minutes to complete this application.

Please keep answers concise and adhere to the word limit recommendations listed next to each question.

Minimum requirements to apply for Water Leaders Program:
  • Proven Past Commitment: The Water Leaders Program is designed for individuals who have already begun to establish themselves in the water profession. Applicants should have at least three years of work experience in a water-related field, but there is no upper-year limit. Water Leaders will benefit professionals who have spent any duration working in the water profession beyond three years.
  • Proven Future Commitment: Applicants should identify a desire to continue their work in the water profession and demonstrate a commitment to help grow and advance the water sector in Colorado by providing leadership and expertise.
  • Proven "Sphere of Influence": WEco defines Sphere of Influence as an individual’s aility to impact the water sector in Colorado either by managing staff/projects/programs, working closely with a network of external partners outside of your organization, working to influence high-level decision makers, or other job-related connections that elevate your voice in the water sector.
  • Colorado Focused: Applicants should be Colorado residents who work primarily in Colorado.
  • Full Engagement: Participants must be ready to engage deeply in the Water Leaders process including by honestly answering self-assessments, accepting critical feedback from class participants and peer networks, investing time in personal reflection, and being willing to adapt and change personal and professional interactions to become a more effective leader.
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