AI Government Leadership Program Application Program information Launched by the Partnership for Public Service in 2019, the AI Government Leadership Program convenes senior government leaders around responsibly guiding AI in their agencies. Building on the Partnership’s extensive experience delivering leadership development programming, along with support from Microsoft and Google.org, the program develops a community of leaders who are ready to guide their organizations’ AI strategy. The AI Government Leadership Program consists of six half-day (3 hours) virtual sessions across four months. As this is not technical training, the program is designed to: Educate decision-makers on the opportunities around AI. Highlight best practices for how to make the case for and develop AI solutions. Prepare leaders to incorporate AI technology into their strategies and equip their workforce. We are offering this program at no cost to government agencies. Please note that all sessions in this cycle will be held virtually. Federal cohort sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. ET on Zoom for Government. State/local cohort sessions will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on Zoom for Government. Application deadline: Feb. 13, 2026, 11:59 pm ET State and Local Program Application Personal Information SalutationPlease select... Mr. Ms. Mrs. Mx. Miss Dr. Prof. The Honorable Brig Gen Captain Commander Chief Master Sergeant Colonel First Lieutenant General Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant General Major Major General Master Sergeant Rear Admiral Vice Admiral First Full Name Middle Name or Initial(s) Last Name Nickname Job Title OccupationPlease select... 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GS-14 GS-15 SES SES Equivalent Other Specify GS Level or Equivalent Are you a leader of:Emerging Leader (Team or work group member/ aspiring supervisor/ developing technical expert)Leader of Teams or Projects (Team or work group leader/ project leader/ new supervisor/ technical expert)Leader of Organizations (Executive and enterprise leader/ cross-sector, interagency and intra-agency convener/ organizational driver of change)Leader of Leaders (Office, division or large-team leader/ program portfolio leader/ mid-level supervisor/ technical leader in the field)None of the above Number of employees you supervise Why have you chosen to apply for this program? Describe one thing you hope to take away from it. Limit 250 words. How knowledgeable are you about AI and its applications? Note: This does not impact your ability to participate in the program. We welcome people with varying skills and experience.No knowledge (I know that there is something called AI but I don’t know what it is.)Basic knowledge (I am familiar with some basics such as voice recognition or cognitive services, but have never been involved in a project that involved AI.) Working knowledge (I have been involved in some projects where AI was used.) Deep knowledge (I have been heavily involved with AI technologies and their applications in my work.) What business challenge(s) are you experiencing where you hope to apply AI? Please provide one example. Supplemental Information How did you hear about this program?Please select... Partnership staff member Colleague Agency leadership LinkedIn Email marketing Internet search Other Other Please check the box to acknowledge that by submitting this application you may receive emails from the Partnership for Public Service. You may unsubscribe at any time.I understand that the Partnership may send me emails. 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