NAA’s Leadership Lyceum provides up to 37 individuals an opportunity to develop as inspired, empowered and informed emerging volunteer leaders in the rental housing industry for all active NAA members. With appointed graduates representing NAA’s 10 regions, this immersive and collaborative program equips active NAA volunteer leaders with the skills, confidence and occasion to network and share experiences on a state, local and national level. Participants will gain a diverse and well-rounded perspective from their 2024 classmates that helps create more inclusive working environments throughout the industry. In addition to earning 8 CECs and participating on a local or national committee, you’ll get the chance to show off your new knowledge and skills at three concurrent sessions held during NAA’s Advocate, Apartmentalize and Assembly of Delegates.
Note: All selected applicants are responsible for their meeting registrations and all travel expenses. Check with your employers or NAA Affiliates as they may sponsor all or part of a regional appointed participant’s registration.
NAA also offers a limited number of exclusive fellowships, including complimentary program participation, so read your application carefully for that prompt.
Program Information
- Active NAA Membership
- Employed a minimum of one year in the rental housing industry
- Military Service Documentation (if applicable)
- Updated resume
- Personal Statement
Apply to Participate
Submit your application to be a part of the Leadership Lyceum, Class of 2024.
Nominate
If you would like to nominate an individual that is committed to serving as a volunteer leader in the rental housing industry, please submit a nomination form. All nominees will be contacted to complete and submit an online application once the call opens on September 18.
Selection
- Candidate selection is 1 candidate per NAA Region per 425,000 units. Regional Breakdown is as follows:
- Region 1: 2 Candidates
- Region 2: 1 Candidate
- Region 3: 3 Candidates
- Region 4: 3 Candidates
- Region 5: 1 Candidate
- Region 6: 6 Candidates
- Region 7: 3 Candidates
- Region 8: 1 Candidate
- Region 9: 3 Candidates
- Region 10: 1 Candidate
- Once the call for applications closes, all submitted applications will be shared with their region's Regional Vice President (RVP). The RVP will determine their region's candidate(s) for the Leadership Lyceum program.
- The Fellowship candidates (8) will be determined by NAA and NAAEI officers.
Registration
NAA’s Leadership Lyceum is tuition-based. The cost to participate is $1,000. This non-refundable fee covers the program and administrative expenses. All selected candidates are responsible for their meeting registrations and travel expenses to attend the three in-person sessions held during NAA's Advocate, Apartmentalize, and the Assembly of Delegates Meetings.
Some employers of NAA Affiliates may also sponsor all or part of a regional appointed participant's registration. NAA is also offering a limited number of exclusive fellowships, including complimentary program participation, so read your application carefully for that prompt.
Fellowships Available
- Culturally Diverse Leaders (2)
- Emerging Leaders (4)
- Military Veteran Leader (1)
- Senior Corporate Leader (1)
Timeline
- September 18, 2023: Applications Open
- November 17, 2023: Applications Due
- December 18, 2023: Selected Applicants Notified
- January 19, 2024: Application Payments Due
- March 12, 2024: Session 1 - Advocate (Washington, DC)
- June 19, 2024: Session 2 - Apartmentalize (Philadelphia, PA)
- November 2024: Session 3 - Assembly of Delegates (Location TBD)
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