ELDP Class of 2009, with Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann (Click to Enlarge)

The Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) assists the insular areas with developing and retaining the qualified, skilled staff that will become the future leaders of their respective governments. Program participants meet four times over the course of a year to develop skills in leadership, management, government finance, procurement, and auditing.

All insular areas are invited to participate in the ELDP program, including the flag territories (American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands) and freely associated states (Marshall Islands, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia). The ELDP remains open to all government agencies and government enterprise organizations.

The 2008-2009 ELDP Class was selected in early September, 2008, and graduated in September 2009. The application process was rigorous, with many more applicants than available positions. This initial cohort represents the best and brightest aspiring leaders of their respective governments.

The Graduate School's Pacific & Virgin Islands Training Initiative anticipates an additional selection process beginning in March 2010. Additional information on the application process and timeline will be posted on this website, so please continue to check back regularly.

The ELDP is designed and managed by the Graduate School's Pacific & Virgin Islands Training Initiative (PITI-VITI), with funding support from the United States Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs.