The following is a list of multicultural leadership institutes, executive training programs and mentoring program that are taking place across the continent. Click on the links provided to get the details. ~Please forward to your friends, associates and discussion lists!~ Thanks - Tracey Note: I am not affiliated with the sponsoring organizations and therefore have no additional information on these opportunities. ======================================================================= LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS View the details of the multicultural leadership institutes and executive development programs at the link provided below: http://www.multiculturaladvantage.com/leader/leadership-institute.asp ~Education Policy Professional Development Program - The EPFP is a 10-month, in-service leadership development program. The program combines events of national scope with activities specific to each of 12 state sites across the country to provide a rich professional development experience for approximately 200 Fellows each year. ~Center for Creative Leadership African-American Leadership Program - The Center for Creative Leadership African-American Leadership Program is one of the few leadership development programs designed for and staffed by African Americans, this program offers a secure forum for exploring, in a substantive way, those issues that impact the career objectives of African-American professionals. It provides an exceptional leadership development experience rich in personal assessment and feedback, designed to stimulate a process of growth that will help each participant become more successful and productive. ~League for Innovation in the Community College Executive Leadership Institute - The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) provides the opportunity for potential community college presidents, or those in transition, to review their abilities and interests, to refine their skills, and to participate in discussions on leadership with outstanding community college leaders from North America. ~National Hispana Leadership Institute Executive Leadership Training Program - The NHLI program provides four one-week leadership development seminars which span nine months and four cities. The intensive learning experience provides training in public policy, leadership, strategic management and race, class and gender issues. ~Coro Community Leadership Program for Working Professionals and Active Retirees - Through hands-on experience and monthly seminars, Coro Community Leaders examine, analyze and reflect upon three specific civic issuesself-selected by participants as critical to the quality of life in Northern California. ~Freedom Forum Diversity Institute - The Freedom Forum Diversity Institute is a program to develop a new pool of journalists of color. The institute trains non-traditional students who are interested in daily newspaper journalism but didn't make journalism their first career choice to work at their local daily newspapers in the United States. Most students are making a career transition into journalism. The Diversity Institute is also seeking photographers and artists who already have technical skills and experience. ~National Eagle Leadership Institute Corporate Bound Academy - Corporate Bound Academy prepares corporate-bound students for the challenges of leadership. The Corporate Bound Academy Leadership Challenge confronts students with exactly the kinds of decisions and dilemmas leaders face every day. ~UCLA Anderson School of Management Women's Leadership Institute - As a participant, youll discuss womens career development and understand how career options, challenges, and choices differ between men and women. You will uncover the best ways to tackle the daily challenges of work-life balance, and learn how to harness feminine attributes such as insight, intuition, and strong interpersonal skills to affect organizational change and implement new ideas in your firm. And, youll acquire the ability to make smarter work-life decisions that are in alignment with your long-term goals. ~Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leadership Program - The Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leadership Program (CHLP) honors outstanding individuals who overcome daunting odds to expand access to health care and social services to underserved and isolated populations in communities across the United States. ~Riordan Fellows Leadership Program - The Riordan Fellows Program targets current college students and recent college graduates who are considering graduate education in business management. Its core purpose is to educate, prepare, and motivate these individuals to competitively apply and succeed in a top MBA program and a career in management. Fellows attend eight (8) monthly Saturday sessions. ~The Executive Leadership Council Institute for Leadership Development & Research - The mission of the Institute is to both identify and develop African-American corporate leadership (high potential and senior executives) and prepare them for diverse global leadership. Additionally, the Institute will provide executive development for senior non-profit leaders. Integral components of the Institute are the research papers, publications, reviews, analyses, and recommendations offered. ~Center for Creative Leadership Women's Leadership Program - Designed for and staffed by women, this program brings the powerful assessment and feedback elements found in other Center programs together with research-based content that delves into issues and perceptions surrounding women's leadership and work experiences. In addition to clarifying strengths and development areas, and working with models of power and influence, participants explore the choices and tradeoffs they face as women juggling personal and professional objectives. ~Leadership Anchorage - Leadership Anchorage is designed to expose the emerging leaders of non-profit, neighborhood, and ethnic organizations to the larger power brokers of Anchorage and Alaska. http://www.multiculturaladvantage.com/leader/leadership-institute.asp Tracey de Morsella The Multicultural Advantage Phone: 888-750-6132 Email: tdemorsella AT multiculturaladvantage.com Find Diversity Career Fairs, Scholarships, Fellowships, Jobs, Internships, Grants, Mentor Programs, Leadership Institutes and Sponsorship Offerings at: http://www.multiculturaladvantage.com/opportunity/opportunities.asp