Now Accepting Applications for the Emerging Leaders Development Program – Pawtucket
For Pawtucket, RI Residents Only
If you would like to apply for the next Emerging Leaders Development Program cohort available to all Rhode Island residents and those who work in Rhode Island, click here.
About the Program
The Emerging Leaders Development Program (Pawtucket) is a 7-month cohort-based program designed to provide participants who live in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with additional knowledge, skills, and tools they need to advance their careers.
The program aims to provide participants with a blueprint to advocate through all phases of their career trajectory.
The program will use the competencies in leadership best practices, strategic thinking, leading through change and communication, all with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a strengths-based approach.
The goal of the program is to provide diverse young leaders and mid-level professionals with the tools needed to advance their career strategies and move up the ladder so that they can advocate for wage increases, and increases in responsibility and leadership.
The Pawtucket 2025 Cohort is free for participants through funding received by the City of Pawtucket and will be delivered by RIBBA in partnership with the University of RI Office of Strategic Initiatives.
The application deadline is Friday, January 31, 2025.
Who is an ideal Emerging Leader?
Here is an overview of the program:
Our participants work at some of the biggest companies and organizations in the state of Rhode Island:
Pawtucket 2025 Cohort
Friday, January 31st, 2025
First Round of Applications
Apply by January 31st for early consideration into the program.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Second Round of Applications
The second and final application round will close on February 14th.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Early February
Interview
Interviews will be ongoing in early February 2025.
Mid-February 2025
Acceptance
Acceptance notifications emails will be sent to participants during this time.
Mid-February 2025
March 2025
Program
The Program will start in March 2025 and go on once a month until September 2025.
Become A Mentor
RIBBA is dedicated to advancing the business opportunities and vitality of small businesses and professionals in Rhode Island by providing mentorship and education opportunities to individuals throughout their academic and career journeys. Interested in becoming a mentor? Apply Today.
This program is funded by:
Program Begins March 2025
All training days will take place in person at RIBBA’s Equity Hub in Providence, RI.
Your Emerging Leaders Development Program Application Timeline
Application
The first round of applications for early consideration is Friday, January 31, 2025.
The second round of applications will close on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Interview
Interviews will be ongoing in early February 2025.
Acceptance
Acceptance notification emails will be sent to participants in mid-February 2025.
Program
The Program will begin in March 2025 and go on until September 2025.
Application
Applications are now open.
Interview
Interviews will be ongoing until the first week of September.
Acceptance
Acceptance notifications emails will be sent to participants during the second week of September.
Program
The Program will start on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 and go on every second Tuesday of the month until April 2024. Classes will take place at the University of Rhode Island campus and/or their partners’ facilities.
Program Dates:
All training days are from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and take place at URI -Providence Campus.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at programs@ribba.org.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!