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DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR EARLY CAREER 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 professionals of color who are in the early stages of their careers, as well as for individual contributors. 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.
FACULTY-LED SESSIONS
Live, full-day faculty-led sessions are offered monthly February through November, delivered virtually with hybrid in person opportunities. Distinguished faculty lead sessions incorporating both leadership frameworks and real-world application strategies on topics including tools for effective communication, emotional intelligence and intercultural literacy, and navigating change.
COHORT LEARNING
Between sessions, Associates are grouped in cohorts 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
98%
Of alumni would recommend The Partnership to a colleague.
85%
Of alumni have enhanced their job performance as a result of The Partnership.
83%
Of alumni could better navigate organizational cultures after their programs.
81%
Of alumni say The Partnership has strengthened their professional networks.
Join This Year’s Class!
Program Start Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Program Fee: $5,000
For More Information: Contact Claire Cooper at ccooper@thepartnershipinc.org