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the Allegheny Civic Fellowship.
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-24 | University Of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The UPIKE Center for Public Service is now accepting applications for the Allegheny Civic Fellowship.

The program, open to high school students, will allow participants the opportunity to spend three weeks strengthening their academic writing and critical thinking skills through reading foundational texts and discussing democracy, justice, and America’s ideals. Led by Yale graduates and UPIKE faculty, the program invites students to UPIKE’s campus for three weeks. Meals, books, and other costs are covered by the Fellowship at no charge for students.

Learn more & apply at upike.edu/public-service/allegheny-civic-fellowship

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Patton Leadership Institute | Class of 2027
2026-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | KY
Program Summary

Named in honor of the leadership that Kentucky Governor Paul and Judi Patton have exhibited throughout their careers. Patton Leadership Institute (PLI) is a regional leadership development program that covers eight eastern Kentucky counties. PLI builds cohorts of emerging leaders from throughout the region, who have assumed leadership roles in their communities but may not hold established positions.
Participants in the program attend a two-day opening retreat and eight day-long sessions. The curriculum weaves together topics crucial to the development of community such as education, economic development, health care, energy, tourism, and government. Key leadership skills are integrated into each session.

Program Tuition

Southeast Kentucky Chamber members receive members only pricing of $750 for tuition. Non-member program tuition is $1,000.
Program tuition includes:

All Meals
Reading and study materials
Entrance fees at all destinations
Program speakers and facilitators
Lodging (during opening retreat)

Learn more about the program and apply now at www.sekchamber.com/pli.
