CKLDP Call for Applications 2026
Take the First Step Toward Leadership!
Join the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) and shape your future in architecture.
Why Join the Program?
Develop Leadership Skills
Cultivate the ability to lead with vision, confidence, and purpose, advancing your architectural career.
Accelerate Your Growth
Sharpen your technical and management skills, positioning you for greater opportunities and responsibilities.
Expand Your Network
Build valuable connections with influential professionals and leaders in the industry, opening new doors.
Make an Impact
Create designs that promote sustainability, inclusivity, and positive change in the community.
Learn from Experts
Receive insights and guidance from top industry mentors, enhancing your skills and knowledge.
Gain Recognition
Enhance your professional reputation and establish yourself as a committed, future-focused leader in architecture
Program Time Line
January TBD 2026
Call for Applications: The official Call for Applications is announced.
January TBD 2026
Application Deadline: All forms must be submitted by 11:59 pm.
February 2026.
Notification of Acceptance: Candidates will be notified of their selection to participate in the program.
March 2026
Program Bootcamp CKLDP
April to December 2026
Program Sections Duration
December 2026
Closing Section
**Applications 101” Information Session**
An optional, informal Q&A session will be December 17 at 7:30pm. This meeting will be hosted by the CKLDP Advisory Committee and provides potential program participants with an opportunity to ask questions and receive helpful hints about what to include, or not, in their program applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend, but attendance is not mandatory, nor does it influence the likelihood that a candidate will be accepted into the program.
When: December 17 at 7:30pm
Where: Virtual
2026 CKLDP Schedule
The program runs from February to November, with 8–9 Friday sessions throughout the year. Each session covers a core leadership theme through workshops, speakers, and collaborative activities.
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Boot Camp
We welcome new students to the program and prepare them for the next stage of their career.
March 6, 2026
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1. Working Together
April 3, 2026
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2. Entrepreneurship & Business
May 1, 2026
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3. Ethics & Professional Responsibility
June 5, 2026
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4. Rainmaking & Business Development
July 3, 2026
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5. Civic & Community Engagement
August 7, 2026
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6. Integrative Practices in the A/E/C Industry
September 4, 2026
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7. Redefining Practice
October 2, 2026
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8. TBD & Closing Reception
TBD