It is one thing to become a leader. It is another to become a leader with purpose. The Leadership Academy will give you the tools to strengthen your leadership skills and fulfill your purpose through self-reflection, advanced training, and professional coaching.

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LIFETIME BENEFITS:
Advanced Knowledge

• Leadership skills for personal and professional development
• Organizational culture and change management
• Civic-mindedness and diplomacy
• Cultural norms, equity, inclusion, and unique needs of women of color

Enhanced Skills 

• Goal setter and strategic achiever
• Inspirational communicator and innovative thinker
• Proactive innovator for change and advancement
• Confident decision maker and idea generator​

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ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS:

• True Colors Personality Assessment
• Learning in a cohort environment
• ​Interpersonal and public speaking training
• Networking with recognized female leaders
• Individual professional coaching

Pursue Your Purpose
Application Deadline is September 22nd, 2023

Apply Now

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QUESTIONS?

Information Sessions:

• Join us to learn more about the Leadership Academy and Achieving My Purpose.
• Meet CEO and Founder, Linda Groomes.​

Links for information sessions:

Zoom Link

Wednesday, Sep 13th at 12pm

Zoom Link

Friday, Sep 15th at 12pm

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​Leadership Academy
​Finding Your Purpose and Creating Community

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ACADEMY DETAILS:

• 8-month cohort program designed for women of color, 21-35 years old, who aspire to achieve their purpose and increase their effectiveness in leadership.
• Hybrid model alternating between in-person and experiential learning sessions.
• Monthly meetings starting October 2023 - May 2024.
• Participant cost is $1000, including curriculum materials for use during and beyond the program time frame.
• Applicants may apply for a full or partial scholarship. See FAQs below for more information.
• Graduation Ceremony 

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"The only way you really see change, is by helping create it"
-Lena Waithe

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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CALENDAR 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Program Logistics:

• 8-10 candidates will be chosen.
• 5 in-person sessions (Friday 1pm-5pm and Saturday 9am-12pm).
• 3 virtual sessions (Friday 1pm-5pm). 
• Candidates will be notified of their acceptance by October 2nd.​​

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Applicant Qualifications:

• Willingness to commit time for 8 sessions (please see calendar schedule above).
• Eagerness to learn and pursue their purpose professionally and personally.
• Has little to no formal leadership experience.
• More applicant qualifications will be provided at the information sessions.

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Financial Assistance:

• Partial and full scholarships will be given based on need.
• Scholarship requests will be found on the application form.​​

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Are You Ready To Be A Leader With Purpose?

Apply Now