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
2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Session Dates
• Thursday, September 25
• Thursday, October 23
• Wednesday, November 19 (joint session with CORE and Elevate)
• Mentor Mixer: Thursday, December 11 (evening)
• Thursday, January 22, 2026
• NO SESSION: Thursday, February 19, 2026 (LM training room held for project group meetings)
• Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Thursday, April 16, 2026
• Thursday, May 7, 2026
*Opening session is mandatory
Other Key Dates
Cohort Meet & Greet
Wednesday, August 21
Homecoming
Tuesday, October 1
Graduation
Friday, May 30, 2025
CONTACT US
Address
Leadership Montgomery
6010 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone | 301.881.3333