Associates Leadership Development Program

Accelerating career paths for young professionals of Color.

The Associates Program presents employees at the early stages of their career with a transformational curriculum developed for professionals of color by professionals of color. Sessions address the distinct experience and unspoken rules of engagement for professionals of color in the workplace, and deliver critical tools for success, including managing up, selfadvocacy, and strong peer networks.

Who Should Consider This Program?

The Associates curriculum is designed for employees of color who are individual contributors and in the early stages of their careers, often with less than 5 years’ experience. This program is best suited for individuals and companies aiming to accelerate career advancement, drive talent retention, and dramatically elevate the performance of diverse teams. Admission is limited to a group of the nation’s most ambitious and promising young professionals, as nominated by their supervisors.

THE ASSOCIATE EXPERIENCE.

MONTHLY Sessions

February-December (except August) Each class meets virtually in monthly sessions to build competence in three key areas:

• Self-leadership

• Relationship management skills

• Organizational influence & awareness

COHORT LEARNING

Between sessions, Associates are grouped in cohorts of 8-10 participants for enhanced engagement, peer feedback, and application of their learning. We use remote tools such as Slack for cohort members to connect and cultivate personal and collegial relationships that long outlast programming.

Manager Engagement

Our programs feature the unique element of reaching beyond the class of Associates to prepare their managers to succeed as leaders of diverse teams. Through two individualized sessions, our faculty prepare participants’ direct managers to champion employees in their career development and introduce best practice frameworks for leading diverse teams.

Alumni Feedback

81%

Of alumni say The Partnership has strengthened their professional networks.

83%

Of alumni could better navigate organizational cultures after their programs.

77%

Of alumni now have an expanded managerial skill set.

98%

Of alumni would recommend The Partnership to a colleague.

85%

Of alumni have enhanced their job performance as a result of The Partnership.

“In the midst of all the uncertainties, tensions, and fears in 2020, The Partnership’s Associates Leadership Development program provided a safe space for community building, professional development, and personal growth. The Partnership delivered an enhanced experience by adopting remote technologies that made facilitators and classmates more accessible and conversations more interactive.”

Pablo Velez
Associate 2020 Alum
Director of Licensing and Business, WGBH

“It’s a phenomenal program. I know my direct report has thoroughly enjoyed the process, met great people, networked, and learned. He is more confident, well rounded, and I believe more thoughtful in his approach to his job as a direct result of the program. I am also happy to report that he was just promoted.”

Tim Graham
Direct Manager of an Associate Alum
Lifestyle and Numeric Channel Sales Manager, New Balance

Join This Year’s Class!

Registration is now closed.

Program Fee: $5,000

For More Information: Contact Claire Cooper at recruitment@thepartnershipinc.org.