Apply to the Executive Leadership Development Program

The Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) was commissioned by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs in 2008 to assist the insular governments with developing and retaining the qualified and skilled staff needed to lead insular governments into the future. Administered by the Graduate School USA’s Pacific and Virgin Islands Training Initiatives, the ELDP serves as the premier leadership development program for public sector employees throughout the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands, providing insular government participants with the skills and strategies they need to lead.

• * Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the ELDP.
• * Find out more about the ELDP, view comprehensive program details, or download the ELDP Application Guidelines or Program Description.
• * Meet our 206 program alumni from across the insular areas.
• * View the ELDP Application Guidelines, or apply now to join an upcoming ELDP cohort below.

• ELDP Pacific 2025

  • January 2025 to August 2025
  • Blended
  • Currently Accepting Applications
  

ELDP Pacific Class of 2025

• Blended
• January 2025 to August 2025

ELDP Pacific Application Guidelines

The ELDP is open to all U.S. Affiliated government agencies and government enterprise organizations. You'll find all the resources you need to complete your applications here. Applications are due prior to November 1, 2024.  We look forward to reviewing your application and getting to know you.

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ELDP Pacific Program Description

This program description provides a comprehensive overview fo the ELDP 2025 program cycle.  Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the EDLP Program Description to find additional details on the ELDP, eligibility requirements, and frequenty asked questions.

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As you consider applying to the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), note that there are five required components to a complete ELDP application:

1. Submission of background information,
2. Letter of intent,
3. Letter of support from a supervisor,
4. Current resume, and
5. Personal biography.
6. An optional letter of support from an ELDP graduate is recommended but not required.

Please refer to the ELDP 2025 Application Guidelines or email [email protected] for additional support.  Good luck!

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