What is Preservation Leadership Training?
- Preservation Leadership Training (PLT) is an intensive one-week experience tailored to respond to the needs of state and local preservation organizations and agencies. It emphasizes providing a participatory experience in leadership and organizational development techniques and the most up-to-date and effective information and training in current preservation practices, issues and action strategies.
- Preservation Leadership Training/Advanced Real Estate and Finance examines the economic considerations in redeveloping a historic structure, the standards that must be met and their effect on the cost of the project, influences on the market for historic properties, and financial incentives available for rehabilitation and preservation. Participants will follow the progress of a prototype historic redevelopment project including examples and explanations of pro formas, financial considerations, and have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to projects located in the host community.
Who Should Attend?
- PLT is aimed at staff and volunteer leaders of private, nonprofit preservation organizations, staff of state and local government agencies, members or staff of commissions, and others who are in a position to influence preservation activities in their communities. The faculty is drawn from national, state, and local experts in preservation and organizational development, giving participants a balanced national perspective and a network of regional and local resources for the future. Faculty members are available following their presentations to meet informally with participants and discuss individual concerns.
- Attendance at PLT/A is offered only to those individuals who have completed the seven-day Preservation Leadership Training. Those with significant experience in the field will also be considered. No more than 42 participants will be accepted to participate. All participants must attend the full program.
How Much Does It Cost?
The tuition for the program is $750, which includes a one-year membership in National Trust Forum. Applicants who individually or through their sponsoring organization are members of National Trust Forum are eligible for a discounted tuition of $500. An additional meal assessment fee is charged for group catering. Participants are responsible for lodging costs, most meals and transportation to and from the PLT site.
Do You Offer Scholarships?
Applicants that can demonstrate the need for financial assistance can apply for one of two scholarships: Cultural Diversity Scholarships and the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Scholarships will be applied to meal fees only. Applicants must demonstrate why the assistance is needed, why the National Trust is the only source of assistance available to them, and how their participation will contribute to historic preservation efforts in their community. Please include this explanation in your cover letter.
When Does It Take Place?
Preservation Leadership Training will be taking place in the following 2011 locations:
PLT: Alexandria, Virginia – June 11 – 18, 2011
To apply, please complete the online application. The deadline for PLT Alexandria is April 1, 2011.
PLT/A: Location: TBD - Fall, 2011
The PLT/A application deadline will be announced once the location and date have been determined.
For more information, please contact:
Conference & Training, Partnerships Office
National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.588.6100
Email: plt@nthp.org
