Applied Leadership Pathways
Applied Leadership Pathways is a way to set up our communities to create leaders starting at a young age, and continue to give leadership opportunities to those who are seeking career growth or change. We foster a community of leaders at all levels. Our leadership project will strengthen the skills of the people in the community in order to create strong businesses, strong workforces, and strong communities.
What is Applied Leadership Pathways (ALPS)?
ALPS is a 10 month leadership course, with sessions once per month. The sessions will be open to the public, but if chosen as one of the core members of the cohort, you will be expected to attend all sessions. The cohort will hold 25 people.
What will it entail? Learning sessions each month, along with hands on activities and access to soft skills software, Energy Leadership Index and Strengths Finder. You will also have a group project to work on with a local nonprofit, to boost problem solving and teamwork skills. There will be a midterm presentation, and a final presentation.
Who are we looking for? We are looking for people of all backgrounds, ages, and experience.
- College aged or new graduates
- Those in career transition
- Those with resume gaps
- Those looking for the next step in their career
- Those starting out in their career or their small business
- Those looking for an encore career or encore entrepreneurship
- Those wanting to be leaders in their community
We’re looking to accept people from four different pathways. Entrepreneurship, Community Leaders, Corporate Leaders, and Nonprofit Leaders
Schedule for the Program - 2027
| Thurs, Jan 28 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Overview/Expectations, Meet & Greet/Network Communicate with Intention Session |
Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, Feb 25 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Present with Strengths & Energy Leadership Index | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, March 25 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Present with Power | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, April 22 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Leading & Adapting Change | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, May 27 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Courageous Conversations | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, June 24 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Mid-term presentations. | Location TBD |
| Thurs, July 22 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Leadership Panel & Networking 101 | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, Aug 26 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Leading Others | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, Sept 23 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Nonprofit Fair & Leadership Pathways | Location TBD |
| Thurs, Oct 28 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
Final Presentations & Graduation Speaker | Location TBD |
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