Valley Leadership Accelerate will give you the lay of the land on the hot issues facing Arizona and connect you with others already working on solutions. A shorter-term program, we’ll get you up-to-speed with short, burst-style programming, interaction with the people making a difference and the opportunities to get involved. Accelerate helps you find your purpose and mobilizes you to have impact on the community. This program is for proven leaders ready to take their impact to the next level.
This program is for individuals who are beginning their community work, still exploring their leadership style and are ready to build the networks they’ll need to excel and thrive as a community leader.
The cost for the 2018 program is $850 per participant. Financial assistance is available.
We will be hosting two recruitment events for applicants that want more information about the program and process. The logistics for these events are below. Click on the event you want to attend and register through that form.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 4pm-5:30pm at the Arizona Republic 200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 11am-12:30pm at SRP 1500 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85008
Applications will be open from March 21 at 8am-May 28 at 5pm.
Program Schedule VLA 2018:
Participation in the full program schedule is mandatory.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018: Orientation (half-day)
Thursday, September 13, 2018: Day 1
Thursday, September 20, 2018: Day 2
Thursday, October 4, 2018: Day 3
Thursday, October 11, 2018: Day 4
Thursday, October 25, 2018: Day 5
Thursday, November 8, 2018: Day 6
Thursday, November 15, 2018: Day 7
Saturday, November 17, 2018: Celebration
*All program days will be held at one centrally-located venue. The orientation and celebration will be at different venues.*
If you have any questions about the program contact Program Manager, Sophia Mayberry, vlprograms@valleyleadership.org