CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
The Program is an exciting new effort designed to build a bench of Latinx leaders to influence business and public policy in the Sacramento Region community. The program will focus on 3 areas, described below. In addition, each participant in the program will have an “Apoyado”, or mentor, who will help guide them in their professional and civic career development during their time in the program and beyond. At the completion of the program, each participant will be expected to join a nonprofit board or public commission, or join another leadership program.
The three-part curriculum includes:
The Toolbox – Each month, participants will learn a set of skills to improve their ability to develop self-awareness, know and use their leadership strengths, build and work with teams, understand differences, be able to have difficult conversations successfully, practice effective public speaking, give and receive feedback and a host of other tools that will enhance their success and confidence. The Toolbox programming will be facilitated by the Program Leadership Team, subject matter experts, Latinx leaders, and others.
Community Awareness – Through speakers, panels, and dialogues, organized by the fellows themselves, participants will learn how systems work and what particular issues of the Latinx community they want to engage in as active community members.
Latinx Issues Discussions- One session each month will occur in the morning and will be a gathering of the program participants and their Apoyados. They will engage in small group dialogues and hear from speakers and panels about topics related to the Latinx experience in the Sacramento region. Each meeting will have a theme – the diversity of the Latinx population, immigration experiences, how do Latinx business, appointed, or elected leaders use power and influence, and how they collaborate to get their goals accomplished. Through this unique monthly program, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the particular experiences of the Latinx community and get connected to influential leaders who can help them grow in their professional and civic careers.
In addition to the monthly meetings, each participant will be encouraged to meet once a month with his or her Apoyado for personal coaching/mentoring. Program staff and Advisors will also engage with participants to help them map out their goals and journey based on their individual Strengths.
This is a unique and powerful opportunity to engage in a program that will jump-start each person’s career and give them the knowledge, tools, confidence, and connections to take their place at the tables of leadership in the region.
Cohort IV - Fellows' Meeting Schedule
July 2024 - February 2025
Hybrid In-person and Virtual Program Format
July 17th - 12:30-7:00 - Program Kickoff & Welcome Reception
August 2nd - 4th, 2024 - Retreat Orientation
(Event details include a two-night residential retreat in Portola Ca)
August 16th - 9:00-4:00 - Fellows In-Person Session
September 4, 2024 - 9:00-12:30 - Virtual Fellows Session
September 13th - 9:00-12:00 - Fellows & Apoyados In-Person Session
September 27th - 9:00-4:00 - Fellows In-Person Session
October 2nd - 9:00-12:30 - Virtual Fellows Session
October 11th - 9:00-12:00 - Fellows & Apoyados In-Person Session
October 17th & 18th - 9:00-4:00 - Special Learning Community
November 1st - 9:00-12:00 - Fellows & Apoyados In-Person Session
November 8th - 9:00-4:00 - Fellows In-Person Session
November 20th - 9:00-12:30 - Virtual Fellows Session
December 6th - 9:00-12:00 - Fellows & Apoyados In-Person Session
December 13th - 9:00-4:00 - Fellows In-Person Session
January 8th, 2025 - 9:00-12:30 - Virtual Fellows Session
January 17th - 9:00-12:00 - Fellows & Apoyados In-Person Session
January 29th - 9:00-12:30 - Virtual Fellows Meeting
February 7th - 9:00-2:00 - Program Commencement Ceremony
February 7th - 12:00-2:30 - Senior Fellows Lunch Celebration