Next Cohort

2025 Cohort Schedule

Facilitator Cohort:

February 21st 2025 - March 28th 2025

Leader Cohort 1:

May 2nd 2025 - June 20th 2025

Leader Cohort 2:

August 29th 2025 - October 17th 2025

Next Cohort: Leader Cohort 1

Applications Open: March 3rd-March 21st

At ALP-NC, our mission is to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to become effective leader advocates. We believe that by sharing our stories, working together, and learning from each other, we can create a more just and inclusive world. Our program connects people from across the state who are committed to disability advocacy and justice. 


ALP Leader- The individual participants taking part in the ALP-NC Program.


Program- The overall training experience that leaders will go through, including online Sessions and Learning Team Meetings.


Session- A virtual meeting with all participants to learn and discuss content. The Program is made up of four (4) Sessions.


Learning Teams- Small groups that will meet three times between sessions A, B, C, and D. Each group will have one (1) Facilitator. The team will decide its own meeting schedule.


Cohort- A group of people who come together to learn, share ideas, and support each other's efforts to enhance their understanding, collaboration, and effectiveness.


Facilitator- Someone who helps the group get things done. They help with learning, discussion, and getting results without taking over the group.


If you feel like this opportunity is a good fit for you, please click on the application button below. You may email any questions to info@alp-nc.org.


Application is due by 5pm on Friday, March 21st, 2025. 

Schedule

The 2025 ALP-NC Leader Cohort 1 lasts 8 weeks, meeting every Friday from May 2nd - June 20th.

Each Session will meet from 10a to 2p (one 30-minute break and two 10-minute breaks).

Each Learning Team Meeting will meet from 12p to 1p. These meetings will occur weekly via the Zoom platform.

Once Leaders are selected, calendar invites and Zoom links will be sent out.

Attendance and active participation are important components of this program.  ALP-NC graduates highlight the impact of discussion and activities in their feedback to us.

 If you know now that you cannot attend this cohort's Sessions and Learning Team Meetings consistently, please wait and apply for a future cohort.

Everyone who applies will get an email response by Friday, March 28th about Cohort 1 selections.