Learn what it takes to turn your talent into leadership skills that can propel you in your career—straight from the experts themselves. Emerging Leaders connects promising professionals with the area’s most successful executives for a unique and interactive program. This program will:

• Strengthen participants’ networks by connecting them with peers who have similar goals and can share knowledge and experience
• Groom high-performing professionals for enhanced leadership roles
• Offer interaction with community and business leaders in a small group setting
• Improve awareness of what it takes to lead and succeed
• Give an intimate view of some of the emerging local trends through a tour of the community

How it Works
The first session will introduce program participants to their classmates and includes a facilitated review of each person's StrengthFinder assessment. 

Six planned discussions with community/business leaders at their places of business will follow. Topics range from career advancement/development to work/life balance challenges to areas for community involvement.

In the middle of the 2017 program, the two Emerging Leaders classes will come together for a tour of Raleigh’s hot spots of innovation followed by a social with past Emerging Leader participants. 

​Qualifications

• Have demonstrated career growth and have a minimum of seven years professional experience
• Be employed by an active member of the Greater Raleigh Chamber
• Have support from your organization
• Participate in orientation session and a minimum of four sessions

Dates​

• Two classes will be selected each year
• Please indicate your preferred class (if any) when you submit your application.
• Class # 1 –  May 8, June 5, June 26, July 17, Aug. 7, and September TBD
• Class # 2 – May 11, June 1, June 22, July 13, Aug. 3, and September TBD 

Details​

• $1,000 per employee of member firms
• Space limited to 15 participants per class (two classes in 2017)
• Money due after acceptance into the program

Click here to download the 2017 application. Please note class (if any) preference on application.

Free information sessions are held throughout the year. Check our Calendar of Events for the next opportunity.

Questions?
Call 919.664.7082 or email Greg McNamara.