Ignite Louisville FOR UP-AND-COMING LEADERS,  IT'S TIME TO LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN. Ignite Louisville is a 6-month program that provides unmatched training and exposure for emerging leaders.  Learn best practices from top local corporations Connect with key leaders and decision-makers in the community Gain enhanced visibility in the community Increase your value and maintain a competitive advantage for your organization Team up with peers and get hands-on experience in the Yum! IGNITES Louisville Challenge benefiting local nonprofits Build credentials as someone with demonstrated ability to serve on civic boards and committees Learn more about the Ignite Louisville experience. Move up the leadership path in your organization Emerging leaders, ages 25 – early 40’s, from all fields should apply. Classes are selected annually from a pool of applicants to be representative of the community. See the rosters of Ignite Louisville graduates since 2004. How organizations benefit: Better, stronger leaders, regardless of the size of your organization. Local recognition as an organization dedicated to professional development in our community. Valuable business connections with the region's top corporations. Refer a colleague who would benefit from Ignite Louisville. “Ignite Louisville holds up to its name. It truly ignites young professionals by developing leadership skills, connecting people and ideas, building understanding of issues and engaging participants through action.”                                               -Ignite Louisville graduate Questions? Contact Jennifer Stevens at (502) 561-0458 or via email.

How and When to Apply Class of 2010 roster  Class rosters since 2004 Download the Ignite Louisville brochure (pdf) Strengthen your Ignite Louisville application by participating in Focus Louisville.   The Yum! IGNITES Louisville Challenge Ignite Louisville participants discover themselves, discover a team and discover the community through a new partnership with YUM! Brands called the Yum! IGNITES Louisville Challenge. The Challenge pairs Ignite Louisville teams with local nonprofits and achieves remarkable community impact.  Learn more about the Yum! IGNITES Louisville Challenge and how local nonprofits can benefit. Read a graduate's op-ed article, "Ignite Louisville helps young leaders develop through giving back", published in the Courier-Journal, June 13, 2010. See the 2010 team projects Tuition Tuition for this program is $3,750. Includes overnight retreat lodging, meals and materials. Limited scholarships are available based on need. Class of 2011 Program Calendar Program days are held on Thursdays, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.  September 30 (Orientation from 4:00-5:30 p.m.) October 21-22 (Mandatory overnight Opening Retreat) November 4 December 9 January 6 February 3 March 3 April 21 (Graduation) Dates for program enhancement activities to be announced.