Application – Class 47 – Employer Release "*" indicates required fields Employer ReleasePlease complete the following information to confirm your organization’s willingness to grant the candidate time away from work for attendance at the seminars of the AgForestry Leadership Program.Name of Candidate* First Last Company*Name of supervisor filling out form* First Last Supervisor's Email* Supervisor's Phone Number*Please check next to each statement that you agree to support the candidate during their time in the AgForestry Leadership Program. If you do not agree to one of the statements please email carolyn@agforestry.org to discuss.General Program Commitment* I agree to the time commitment as outlined below.The candidate’s commitment is approximately 22 days of seminar attendance over a 9-month period. Three 3-day seminars are typically Wednesday – Friday, held September, February and April. Four 1.5 day seminars are typically Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday, held in October, November, January, April. Travel time to and from these seminars is not included in the time commitment estimation. Undivided attention and participation is required during seminar hours. Class members are required to adhere to the cell phone policy outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding: “Refrain from working on electronic devices while seminars are in session unless their use pertains directly to the seminar. I will conduct outside business at breaks and during free time.” The Board of Directors is firm that participants attend all seminars. Seminar participation is required for graduating from the Program. It is agreed that if the candidate is accepted into the AgForestry Leadership Program, their absence from work will be arranged at the times when seminars are scheduled.National Seminar Commitment* I agree to accommodate time off for the candidate to travel for the National Seminar.In February or March 2027, the class will participate in a week-long National Seminar in Washington, D.C.International Seminar Commitment* I agree to accommodate time off for the candidate to travel for the International Seminar.During February or March 2027, members of the class will travel to a foreign country for the two-week International Seminar. I understand this is an optional add on and will support accommodation for the candidate if opting to participate in the international seminar.
