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 into four different pathways. Entrepreneurship, Community Leaders, Corporate Leaders, and Nonprofit Leaders
Schedule for the Program 2026
| Thurs, Jan 22 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Overview/Expectations, Meet & Greet/Network Communicate with Intention Session | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, Feb 26 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Present with Strengths & Energy Leadership Index with Lacey MacLeod | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, March 26 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Linking Leaders (Nonprofit Day): Meet and network with Nonprofits in the area, hear about their needs. Team Project Assignments | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, April 23 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Leading & Adapting Change | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, May 28 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Present with Power | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, June 25 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Mid-term presentations. Speaker Session TBD. | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, July 23 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Coaching Through Conversation: Courageous Conversations | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, Aug 27 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Leadership Panel & Networking 101 | Kirkwood Public Library Meeting Room |
| Thurs, Sept 24 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Leadership Pathways: Your pathways, and Nonprofit Fair. | Location TBD |
| Thurs, Oct 22 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Final Presentations, Graduation, & Final Speaker | Location TBD |
Nonprofit Partners Needed!
Have a problem that needs solving? Let our leaders help you!
As part of the 10 month course for leadership, our leaders will be placed into five groups to solve problems for five different nonprofits. We are looking for nonprofits who would love to let our leaders work on a project for them. The project would be due in October, 2026 and the final presentations would be in October of 2026.
Who are we looking for?
- Nonprofits with a problem to solve
- Nonprofits who are flexible and quick to respond
