Emerging Leaders Program Application
Thank you for applying to the Emerging Leaders program. This program is designed and facilitated by a network of professional coaches, facilitators, and accredited experts who help participants establish their leadership capabilities. Emerging leaders can help build skill development with a continued focus on professional growth while providing space for equity exploration by creating and presenting race equity projects.
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EL Application Requirements
- Be a rising leader within their organization or industry and either live or work in Montgomery County
- Have the full support AND expressed permission to apply from the organization for whom the participant works
- Complete and submit an application for the EL Program
- Submit two (2) letters of recommendation
- Able to attend all session dates with no more than 16 hours of excused absences
2026-2027 Emerging Leaders Session Dates
Thursday, September 24
Thursday, October 22
Wednesday, November 18 (joint session with CORE and Elevate)
Mentor Mixer: Thursday, December 17 (evening)
Thursday, January 21, 2027
NO SESSION: Thursday, February 18, 2027 (LM training room held for project group meetings)
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Thursday, April 15, 2027
Thursday, May 20, 2027
*Opening session is mandatory
Other Key Dates
Cohort Meet & Greet
Wednesday, August 19
Homecoming
October 2026
Graduation
Friday, May 28, 2027
CONTACT US
Address
Leadership Montgomery
6010 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone | 301.881.3333