The Leadership Kitsap Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2011.

The application deadline is April 2 for the intensive, 10-month training program.

The class begins in September and ends with a graduation ceremony in June 2011.

Leadership Kitsap is a training and development program for existing and emerging leaders of the community.

Participants learn about the critical issues of Kitsap County, while identifying the leadership skills necessary to motivate, train and engage others in collaborative efforts to address the issues.

Visit www.leadershipkitsap.org to apply now or to learn more about the program and see how you can become an effective community leader and make a positive impact in civic issues affecting your community.

For more information, contact Kathy Nelson at (360) 782-1058 exdir@leadershipkitsap.org