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

All Industries

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.
Wednesday, August 27
- 1 – 2:30 p.m.

The next In-person Orientation:

Friday, September 5
- 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