BATTLE CREEK – NextUP is a specialized leadership development program for high-potential women two to five years in their careers. The program is designed to help women overcome traditional roadblocks and achieve early and enduring success in a new assignment or job. Deadline to apply is March 15.
Participants come to appreciate that getting ahead takes more than hard work. Successful leaders are relationship builders – and rely on more than technical skills and knowledge to advance their careers. NextUP gives participants the opportunity to develop relationships beyond one’s own company or industry, fostering strategic connections that will help their professional growth.
For employers, NextUP is an investment in the development and retention of emerging talent. The program enhances a young professional’s ability to work successfully with all levels of leaders, creating a more cohesive and productive work environment.
NextUP is an interactive, multi-media, team-based program that explores the following topics:
Values and goals
Listening and feedback
Identifying personal strengths
Career derailers
Social interaction in a work environment
Intergenerational interactions in the workplace
The eight-week course is comprised of three half-day workshops with three small-group coaching sessions. Practice-based homework and ample use of technology complement in-class learning.
APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT
Tuition $950
$50 non-refundable application fee (will be applied to tuition for accepted applications)
Southeast Michigan
Applications due March 15
Program dates: April 16, May 7, June 4
West Michigan
Applications due March 15
Program dates: April 18, May 9, May 30
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