Candidates must:

• Derive their primary livelihood from one of the U.S. cotton industry's seven segments: producer, ginner, warehousemen, merchant, cottonseed, cooperative or textile manufacturer.
• Be between the ages of 27 and 47 on or before July 1, 2007.
• Have employer approval or, if self-employed, demonstrate that time away from their business will not be a handicap.
• Agree to attend all sessions (approximately 35 days of travel), except in time of illness or family emergency. All sessions are planned in accordance with the program curriculum.
• Agree to complete all required reports and evaluations in a timely manner.
• Provide the following items:
  • Completed application.
  • Individual photograph (head & shoulder). Digital photos are acceptable.
  • Confidential recommendation forms, submitted directly to the National Cotton Council from references listed in the application.

2006-07 Class Applications Must Be Postmarked by July 2, 2007