GPCA Leadership Program


In-depth Look at Leadership Program 2025

The GPCA Leadership Program is designed to foster both personal and professional growth by providing:   
  • Networking opportunities within the Pest Management Industry.
  • Participation in small group activities and projects that contribute to the strategic vision of the GPCA.

  Program Expectations:  

  • A commitment from each participant to actively pursue personal and professional development.
  • Full engagement is required in all aspects of the program, including: 
    • Attendance at every session.
    • Completion of all assignments, including presentations, team projects, and team-building exercises.
  • A minimum two-year involvement in a GPCA committee, starting July 2025.
  • Mandatory attendance at three in-person meetings, tentatively scheduled for: 
    • Athens, GA in May
    • Hilton Head, SC in September
    • Atlanta, GA in November

Fee: $2000/person Includes tuition, food and lodging. 

  Application Deadline:  All applications must be submitted by March 10, 2025.

Also, provide a letter of recommendation for your participation in the Leadership Program by emailing it to glenda@gpca.org. 


Also, provide a letter of recommendation for your participation in the Leadership Program by emailing it to glenda@gpca.org.    

Criteria & Rules

I. Leadership Program Investment
  • Tuition is $2,000.00 per participant.
  • Tuition payment is the responsibility of the participant.
  • Tuition covers hotels and some meal expenses.
  • Payment plans are available.  If you would like to discuss payment options please contact the GPCA office at 770-417-1881
II. Leadership Class Diversity
  • Maximum two (2) people from same company
  • Maximum one (1) person from same family
  • Maximum two (2) allied representatives
III. Applicant Document Package Deadline is March 10, 2025

Package must include:

  • Completed and signed application.
  • One (1) letter of reference or recommendation.
IV. GPCA Guardian Leadership Program Scholarship

The GPCA Guardians have established a scholarship, that at their sole discretion, may be awarded to a deserving applicant who had been accepted into the GPCA Leadership Program. The scholarship is intended to provide an opportunity to a qualified applicant, who otherwise may not have the opportunity to participate. The scholarship award amount would be for the entire cost of tuition.

Criteria:

  1. Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years of industry experience.
  2. Candidate must be employed in the industry with an organization having no more than eight (8) employees.
  3. Candidate’s company must have been a member of GPCA and paid dues for a minimum of three (3) years.
  4. Candidate will be required to commit to at least one (1) year of GPCA leadership service subsequent graduation in one (1) of the areas listed below:
    1. Assistant Region Director
    2. Work on a major conference committee
    3. Work with the GPCA charity
V. Application Package Submission
Complete Application