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?

  • Participants with at least 5 years of experience in profession
  • Live in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
  • Hold a mid-level leadership or executive position in the state of RI
  • Be available and willing to commit to the program schedule

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:

City of Pawtucket

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!