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 and three months of follow-up activities. Students participate in leadership self assessment, professional development planning, one-on-one coaching sessions, and dynamic workshops. The follow-up program includes coaching sessions with Bush School faculty and staff. Students gain a better understanding of their leadership skills and the challenges of nonprofit management, and receive support to improve their leadership capabilities. This program is made possible through the generous support of the OneStar Foundation.
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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
- One-on-one coaching with Bush School faculty and staff
Program Benefits
- Gain management and leadership skills
- Personalized coaching support for three months following program
- Identify personal strengths and weaknesses
- Develop a plan to improve your leadership skills
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 18-21, 2010
- Begins Tuesday at 1:00 and concludes Friday at noon
- 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
- Scholarships available for eligible participants
- 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
- Application form [PDF] [WORD] and letter of interest required
- Program fee is $1350 with up to $1000 in scholarships available
- Application deadline is April 19, 2010
Download Application [Word]
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
