1.  What is the criteria for being selected to Project CENTRL?    

• Must be resident of Arizona and have a strong interest in serving the public needs of rural Arizona.   
  
• Must be 25 years of age by June 1st of the application year or older.
  
• Must demonstrate current or past leadership accomplishments and a desire to continually improve leadership skills.
  
• Have a commitment to be an engaged leader in agriculture or in rural Arizona in the future.   
  
• Have commitment and ability to travel, attend, and actively participate in all scheduled seminars. 
  
• Have employer's pre-approval for full participation in the program.
  
• Must provide references of good character and reputation.
  
• Have ability to understand and analyze public policy and actively engage in dialog and deliberations on these issues.
  
• Have diverse professional background and representation of rural Arizona.
  

2.  How does the selection process work?

• Candidates must submit a completed application packet to the CENTRL office by March 15 for class beginning in June.   
  
•  In-person Interviews will be scheduled in early April for candidates in Phoenix.
  
• At the discretion of the Selection Committee, up to 16 candidates will be invited to participate in the new class. 
  
• Efforts will be made to select at least one candidate from each county in Arizona.    
  
• All candidates will be notified by email of the final selection in May.
  

 
3.  What are the expectations once selected into Project CENTRL? 

• Attendance at all seminars is mandatory.  
  
• Invited candidates are required to sign a Personal Commitment Form to be seated in the current class. 
  
• Provide personal transportation to and from seminars and point of departure for international and national seminars. 
  
• Actively participate during sessions and contribute towards accomplishing seminar objectives.
  
• Complete required reading assignments and review of related literature as assigned.
  
• Arrive at each seminar with an open and inquiring mind, a willingness to learn, and respect of the opinions of others.
  
• Serve as class chair for selected sessions and perform other leadership exercises and assignments as needed.
  
• Complete an online evaluation form within one week after each seminar.