{"id":44474,"date":"2025-04-02T15:28:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T19:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/?post_type=pps_course&#038;p=44474"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:21:42","slug":"ai-government-leadership-program-state-local","status":"publish","type":"pps_course","link":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/course\/ai-government-leadership-program-state-local\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Government Leadership Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sign-up-for-email-updates-to-learn-more-about-this-program\">Sign up for email updates to learn more about this program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-leadin-hubspot-form-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady = window.hsFormsOnReady || [];\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.hsFormsOnReady.push(()=>{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.forms.create({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 20703688,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"247b13c9-84e7-4b75-a6ba-aa80d3db6b47\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1766480867000-0751505364\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t})});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1766480867000-0751505364\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"how-to-apply\" data-anchor-name=\"How to Apply\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#F6F6F6\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#F6F6F6\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>We have high standards for our participants and acceptance into the program is competitive.<\/strong> We evaluate applications based on numerous criteria to ensure that individuals selected will actively engage with the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completed applications must include your personal information, professional experience, and objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note, many agencies have specific application guidelines for their employees. Before submitting your application, please make sure that you are following your agency\u2019s internal guidelines and that you have permission from your agency\u2019s leadership to participate in this program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions, please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/course\/ai-federal-leadership-program\/#faqs\">FAQ section<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#015081;color:#ffffff\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Break_04.jpg\" data-bg-color=\"#015081\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\" data-color=\"#ffffff\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#ffffff;color:#ffffff\" data-color=\"#ffffff\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-0\" id=\"h-96\">96%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-of-participants-said-they-gained-insight-into-the-workings-of-other-agencies-and-benefited-from-information-sharing\">of participants agree that the program led them to have a greater understanding of how to responsibly leverage AI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#ffffff;color:#ffffff\" data-color=\"#ffffff\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading serif\" id=\"h-we-have-engaged-more-than-600-senior-executives-from-across-the-country-nbsp\">We have engaged more than 600 senior executives from across the country.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#ffffff;color:#ffffff\" data-color=\"#ffffff\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading serif\" id=\"h-the-sessions-provided-valuable-lessons-to-navigate-through-the-complex-federal-bureaucracy-to-implement-solutions\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong>The sessions provided valuable lessons to navigate through the complex federal bureaucracy to implement solutions.<strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014Former participant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"program-structure\" data-anchor-name=\"Program Structure\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-overview\">Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Participants have the option to attend the full AI Government Leadership program either in person or virtually. Both formats will be delivered by highly experienced executive coach facilitators who use research-supported methods to help participants learn and expand their skill sets. The program&#8217;s cohort-based structure is essential to our goal of prioritizing learning. We ask that applicants make the choice to attend either in-person or virtually so we can\u202fcreate cohorts accordingly\u202fand allow groups to remain together for the duration of the program.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Please note that<strong>\u202fparticipants will not be permitted to switch\u202f<\/strong>between attendance formats during the program. Applicants who live in the Washington, D.C., metro area are highly encouraged to join the in-person program,\u202fas\u202fout-of-state applicants are prioritized for acceptance to the virtual cohorts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-structure\">Program Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cohort-based learning:<\/strong>\u202fParticipants are placed in\u202fcohorts of 25-30 government leaders led by an experienced executive coach.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sessions<\/strong>: The program consists of six half-day\u202fsessions presented monthly over the course of six months.\u202fEach session is three hours long, with all in-person cohort sessions held from 9 a.m. to noon EST and virtual cohort sessions held from 1 to 4 p.m. EST. Select in-person sessions are followed by an optional but encouraged one-hour networking lunch. The program also includes a one-hour virtual orientation session. Virtual participation will take place via Zoom for Government.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Office Hours: <\/strong>In between select sessions, the program offers\u202fvirtual\u202foffice hours with subject matter experts and cohort coaches conducted via Zoom for Government. This provides space for participants to ask more technical questions, discuss their\u202fprogress,\u202fand stay connected.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-components\">Program Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-work and resources: <\/strong>Each session comes with limited assigned pre-work (an article, video, etc.) and encouraged optional resources to set you up for success in session.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spotlight speakers: <\/strong>Most sessions feature a presentation from a guest speaker with expertise on that day\u2019s topic.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applied use case project:<\/strong> Participants apply their learning to real-world business challenges at their agencies and develop an actionable roadmap for leading change via an AI solution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Networking: <\/strong>Throughout the program, participants can develop working relationships with peers across government. By\u202fjoining\u202fa community of leaders\u202ffrom different agencies, participants learn from and with like-minded individuals who are working to drive innovation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-dates\">Program Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orientation\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Orientation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Thursday, April 16, 2026<br>(Virtual for all participants)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#015081;color:#015081\" data-color=\"#015081\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-1-ai-leadership-fundamentals\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Session 1: AI Leadership fundamentals<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Thursday, April 23, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#015081;color:#015081\" data-color=\"#015081\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-2-designing-an-ai-strategy\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Session 2: Designing an AI strategy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Thursday, May 7, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#015081;color:#015081\" data-color=\"#015081\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-3-fostering-an-ai-ready-culture\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Session 3: Fostering an AI-ready culture<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, May 21, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#015081;color:#015081\" data-color=\"#015081\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-4-establishing-ai-governance\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Session 4: Establishing AI governance<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, June 11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#015081;color:#015081\" data-color=\"#015081\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-5-responsibly-leading-ai\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Session 5: Responsibly leading AI<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, June 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#015081;color:#015081\" data-color=\"#015081\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-session-6-the-future-of-ai-in-governmen-t\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Session 6: The future of AI in governmen<\/strong>t<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Thursday, July 16, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#f6f6f6\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-executive-coaches\">Executive Coaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Once accepted into the program, each participant will be assigned to a cohort led by an executive coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Our executive coaching team is dedicated to helping participants reach their leadership goals. Our coaches possess a common set of core qualifications and bring wide-ranging backgrounds, global perspectives and training styles to the AI Government Leadership Program. Many are former federal leaders from a wide variety of agencies, and all have extensive experience in executive leadership coaching, organizational development, and training and facilitation in the public sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#015081;color:#ffffff\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-image=\"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Break_04.jpg\" data-bg-color=\"#015081\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\" data-color=\"#ffffff\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:7px;background-color:#ffffff;color:#ffffff\" data-color=\"#ffffff\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"7\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading serif\" id=\"h-i-really-appreciated-being-a-part-of-the-ai-leadership-cohort-i-learned-a-lot-from-the-exposure-to-the-topic-and-loved-the-insight-i-gained-from-experts-and-other-executive-colleagues-about-the-relevant-issues-involved-in-developing-ai-projects-and-products-i-am-grateful-for-the-investment-made-to-convene-us-and-ignite-conversations-about-possibilities\">\u201cI really appreciated being a part of the AI Leadership Cohort. I learned a lot from the exposure to the topic and loved the insight I gained from experts and other executive colleagues about the relevant issues involved in developing AI projects and products. I am grateful for the investment made to convene us and ignite conversations about possibilities.<strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014Former participant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column our-experts\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#FFFFFF\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" data-anchor-name=\"\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staff\">Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Partnership staff will work with you throughout the AI Federal Leadership Program to ensure that your experience goes smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"block401353\" class=\"pps-dynamic-content size-small layout-horizontal square-image display-images display-images hide-dates hide-types hide-excerpts hide-button display-outline hide-more-button\" data-slider=\"false\">\r\n\t<div class=\"resources-wrapper row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-full-width-column pps-full-width-column\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" data-bg-type=\"color\" data-bg-color=\"#ffffff\" data-bg-color-opacity=\"100\" data-bg-overlay-color-opacity=\"100\"><div class=\"pps-overlay\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-anchor anchor\" id=\"faqs\" data-anchor-name=\"FAQs\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class='pps-accordion-block align '>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: Who is eligible to apply?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199912918 BCX0\">The AI Government Leadership Program is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW199912918 BCX0\">designed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW199912918 BCX0\"> state and local government executives. A participant does not need to have technical AI knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class='accordion-item'>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-topic'>\r\n\t\t\t<div>Q: What application materials must I provide to be eligible?<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class='accordion-item-content'>\r\n\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">With your online application, you <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">may be<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> required to submit a supervisor endorsement form<\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">. 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