Explain why you would like to be a participant in this program?

Discuss one or two volunteer activities that are important to you. This may include (but is not limited to) boards, committees, faith-based communities, civic and educational groups.

In what areas of professional and/or leadership development do you think you need support?

Discuss an individual whom you consider a great leader. What qualities make them a great leader?

In your opinion, what is the top issue currently affecting the African American community?

How do you plan on affecting change in your community and city?

What are one or two of your long-term career aspirations?

Program description: empowers young, minority executives by providing them with the tools and skills necessary to thrive in increasingly responsible leadership roles. It accomplishes this through a curriculum that comprises six distinct program elements: (1) leadership modules; (2) historical and political perspective modules; (3) current issue modules; (4) individual leadership assessments; (5) the “Lessons in Leadership” speaker series; (6) one-on-one mentorship.

-Monthly modules include prominent academics,subject matter experts, and industry leaders to impart their knowledge and insights.

-Our Fellows grapple with ideas and challenge themselves and each other on an intellectual level, but more than that, they develop a practical understanding of how they are situated in present-day as emerging minority leaders.

-program’s classroom learning component, supplementary events and activities each month. These program elements are designed to provide a robust platform for inter-generational exchange and professional networking.

– “Lessons in Leadership” speaker series, which features senior leaders from the area who share their stories of challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned in their careers.

– develop a leadership action plan that is geared toward guiding them through the next steps of their professional advancement and helping them map out strategies for effective community engagement.

-integrate lessons from each program area into a dynamic leadership style that best suits them, their organizations, and their communities.