Emerging Leaders in Public Service
The Emerging Leaders program is a professional development program for young leaders in public service careers. The program is suitable for professionals in the nonprofit sector, education, or state and local government who want to improve their leadership skills. The program includes a three-day in-residence program with other professionals. Students participate in leadership self assessment, professional development planning, and dynamic workshops. Students gain a better understanding of their leadership skills and the challenges of nonprofit management, and receive support to improve their leadership capabilities.
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Program Highlights
- Three-day in-residence program on the Texas A&M University campus
- Personalized professional development plan
- Dynamic educational workshops
- Networking with peers from the nonprofit/public sector
- Leadership and personality assessment
Program Benefits
- Gain management and leadership skills
- Identify personal strengths and weaknesses
- Develop a plan to improve your leadership skills
- Expanded professional network
Who Should Apply?
- Emerging leaders from the nonprofit sector, education, or state and local government who want to improve their leadership skills
- Current graduate students who plan a career in the nonprofit or public sector
- Individuals transitioning into the field of nonprofit or public sector management who want to develop an individualized leadership development plan
Program Details
- Program offered May 15-17, 2012
- Begins Tuesday at 1:00 and concludes Thursday evening
- Program takes place at the Bush School of Government and Public Service on the campus of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas
- Most meals provided
- Over 20 hours of educational workshops and training
- Workshops offered by faculty and staff from the Bush School
- Workshop topics include
- Understanding yourself and others
- Creating a leadership development plan
- Double-loop learning strategies
- and others
- Conference rates available at local hotels
Bush School Information
The Bush School's namesake, George Bush, 41st president of the United States, believed in the nobility of public service, which is the cornerstone of all aspects of the Bush School student experience. Dedicated to developing leaders in their field, the School offers the Master of Public Service and Administration and the Master's Program in International Affairs, as well as graduate Certificates in Advanced International Affairs, Homeland Security, China Studies, National Security Affairs, and Nonprofit Management.
Application Information
- Program fee is $350
- Application deadline is April 23, 2012
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Contact Information
The Bush School of Government and Public Service
Office of Extended Education
4220 TAMU
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-4220
1-866-988-BUSH (2874) or 979-862-7810
onlineadmissions@bushschool.tamu.edu
