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Leadership influences others to pursue a common objective.  Trust in a leader shifts in the follower from a position of following orders to desiring to follow.  This idea of influence is most noticeable at the E6 enlisted pay-grades.  These leaders have a unique opportunity to lead and influence in ways that senior enlisted and officers cannot. Graduates of the Foundry leadership course return to the deckplates with a renewed passion to influence others to achieve personal and professional success. John Maxwell’s second law of leadership states “The Law of Influence", states ‘True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned.” (21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership). 

The Foundry leadership course is designed for enlisted E6's.  The Foundry course is five days in length and provides a unique opportunity to receive leadership training and insight from community leaders and retired and active-duty military leaders.

Waivers

If you are attending The Foundry  Classes we will need both of the following waivers filled out. Reach out to us if you have any questions.

• What organization does The Foundry represent?

  The Foundry falls under the Enlisted Leadership Foundation (EIN 46-5029314) .

• How much does the Foundry Cost?

  The cost is $69 per student/mentor. 

• Do I need to be an E6 to attend the Foundry?

  Yes, the foundry is intended for E6’s only

• Do Mentors have to pay to participate as well?

• When will applications be made available?

  Please see our event calendar for application dates and other details.

• How will selected participants be notified?

  You will recive an email with your acceptence and information. Also an accepted list will be posted on this website.

• Is WIFI or internet available?

  There is no WIFI or internet available during the time onboard Midway.

• I have special dietary needs. Can I bring my own food?

  No food is permitted onboard Midway. Contact The Foundry committee via email () to discuss your dietary needs so we can discuss and determine if it can be accommodated.

• What is the uniform Requirement?

  A complete seabag list will be provided if selected.

• Must I have command approval to attend?

  You do not need command approval to apply but you will need to coordinate with your command if selected so that you are not marked Unauthorized Absence.

• I applied for a past class, was selcted, but due to operational commitment I had to drop before class started. Can I reapply?

  Yes! In your application stated what class you were selected for and why you could not attend.

• With regards to The Foundry, what is the cost used for?

  All proceeds collected go to program operation. Items needed include: all meals, class shirts, coins, graduation, administrative items.

• I am not stationed in San Diego. Am I still able to attend?

  Yes! Complete and application and if selected and you can secure funding (either from your command your pay out of pocket) you can attend.

• Payment for participation should be done via The E.L.F website before class begins. With prior coordination, payment can be made via cash or credit card during class check in.

• Will bed linens be provided?

  No. Participants will sleep onboard USS MIDWAY. Each participant will need to bring a sleeping bag or sheets, pillow, and blankets.

• Is there laundry services available during the week?

  No laundry services are available. Bring sufficient clothing for Sunday until Friday.

• Should I bring extra money?

  Extra money or credit card is recommended for purchasing Foundry class coins, shirts, and snacks.

• I have night school. Can I depart one night to attend class?

  All students and mentors are required to remain onboard the entire period of time. You must make arrangements with your professor, day care provider, etc for the week. You will not be permitted to leave the class.

• I am an E7, how can I participate in the Foundry?

  Please contact the program leader above for more details about being a Mentor.

• Can my family attend the graduation?

  Absolutely! Family and your chain of command is strongly encouraged to attend graduation that will take place the Friday of class at 11:00 on-board the USS Midway Museum.

• Each student and mentor will be TAD and required to participate via ZOOM.

• I want to attend but am station outside of San Diego.Who pays for me to attend?

  All travel costs must come from the student or the command. Furthermore, if selected, all out of area students must show proof of transportation two weeks before class starts or will be dropped.

• How do participants delineate their attendance to their commands?

  Participants can use whatever mechanism is at their disposal.