A leadership training for individuals born outside the US who want to advance their careers or reestablish their career here in the US.
Sep 30 - Dec 18, 2025
Free! Professional Leadership for Immigrants
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to Thursday, December 4, 2025
Tuesday:
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Online
Wednesday:
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Online
Thursday:
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Online
Eligibility:
- Be born outside the US
- Be able to attend all class sessions
- Be able to pass a Google Docs assessment
- Be able to pass an English assessment
Expand your career potential by strengthening your leadership and management skills during our 12-week Professional Leadership Training. This class is designed for New Americans with U.S. work experience across industries.
Alongside a community of supportive peers from around the world, you will increase your confidence and abilities in presentation skills, employee management, networking and digital literacy. Throughout this experiential class and after graduation, we provide employment guidance to find a job, get a promotion, or identify additional training as needed.
Online or Virtual Information
Classes are held on zoom. You will need to have a computer in order to fully participate in the class. If you do not have one, we will help you to purchase a refurbished one.
Industry
How to Participate
Before the class begins, you must attend one of the following orientations at the Institute where you will be able to complete all the steps in the registration process.
Orientations:
The next Online Orientation (You still need to come to an in-person English assessment at the Institute if you attend an online orientation.):
- Monday, August 25
- 6 – 7:30 p.m.
- 6 – 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 27
- 1 – 2:30 p.m.
The next In-person Orientation:
- Friday, September 5
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 9
- 3 – 6 p.m.
- Friday, September 12
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
At the orientation you will:
- Take an English Assessment
- Take a Digital literacy Assessment
- Learn how to access Google classroom
- Complete an application
- Connect with instructor & classmates
If you come to an online orientation, you will still need to come in person for an English assessment.
You can sign up for an orientation session here
More information on the Business Pathway trainings (Professional Leadership and Entrepreneurship) available here.
Outcomes
Students who complete this program will:
- Participate in professional mock interviews
- Conduct an informational interview with the industry you are interested in
- Receive support from a Career Advancement Specialist to work towards a promotion or new job.
Program Costs
Program is free to those who are eligible.
Individuals are eligible if they are born outside the US.
Who to Contact for More Information
Name
Lynn Thompson
Phone
Email
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