Emerging Leaders – Pawtucket
The Emerging Leaders Development Program (Pawtucket) is a 7-month cohort-based program designed to provide participants who live in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with additional knowledge, skills, and tools they need to advance their careers.
The program aims to provide participants with a blueprint to advocate through all phases of their career trajectory.
The program will use the competencies in leadership best practices, strategic thinking, leading through change and communication, all with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a strengths-based approach.
The program’s ultimate goal is to provide diverse young leaders and professionals with the tools needed to advance their career strategies and move up the ladder to advocate for wage increases and increases in responsibility and leadership.
The April 2025 Cohort is free for participants through funding received by the City of Pawtucket and will be delivered by RIBBA in partnership with the University of RI Office of Strategic Initiatives.
The final application deadline is Friday, March 28, 2025.
The Emerging Leaders Development Program Includes:
Monthly full day, in-person training on leadership and managerial effectiveness
Self Assessments & Leadership Capabilities
Panel Discussions & Speakers
One-on-One Mentorship
Leadership Brand & Executive One-on-One Coaching Sessions
Civic Engagement & Volunteering opportunities
Networking Opportunities
Peer Discussions & Learning
Access to RIBBA’s resources & Network
Who is an ideal Emerging Leader?
Participants with at least 5 years of experience in profession
Has been identified as emerging leader within organization
Capacity to manage 7 month program
Live in Rhode Island
Hold a mid-level or executive position in the state of RI
Expected Program Outcomes:
A clear and achievable leadership development plan
A defined personal leadership style
Advanced knowledge of essential leadership & management skills
Enhanced communication and conflict management skills
An identified mentor within their industry
A developed personal brand, relationships & networks
A support network championing your growth
Involved in advocacy, community-based volunteering & leadership opportunities
Pawtucket 2025 Cohort Timeline
Friday, January 31st, 2025
First Round of Applications
Apply by January 31st for early consideration into the program.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Second Round of Applications
The second and final application round will close on March 28th.
Early February
Interview
Interviews will be ongoing in early February 2025.
Mid-February 2025
Acceptance
Acceptance notifications emails will be sent to participants during this time.
April 2025
Program
The Program will start in April 2025 and go on once a month until October 2025.
Emerging Leaders: Alumni Report
Over 98% Completion Rate
Over 43% of Participants Experienced an Increase in Wages
203-24 Cohort
1260 Mentorship Hours Completed
Our participants are employed by some of the largest companies and organizations in Rhode Island.
Provided in Partnership with:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at programs@ribba.org.