ABC's Future Leaders Program is a year-long series of educational events designed to enhance the leadership skills and knowledge of young high-potential construction professionals.
Future Leaders creates opportunities and provides avenues for young professionals to enhance their leadership abilities and increase involvement in ABC and the construction industry.
Through nine monthly educational sessions, peer-to-peer networking and community involvement, ABC's Future Leaders program prepares young professionals for leadership roles within their company and with ABC.
A variety of essential topics will be presented throughout the year including:
Networking and Business Development
Perspectives from Industry Leaders
Managing People
Presentation Skills
Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers
Negotiating
Dealing with Negative Behavior
Communication Skills
Team Leadership
Creative Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Individuals between the ages of 25-40 are eligible for ABC’s Future Leaders Program. It is preferable that nominated individuals have current or future management and decision-making responsibility and have been with their company for at least a year. Due to limited space of 35 participants, this program is limited to employees of ABC member companies. Companies must renew their membership for 2012, and their 2012 dues must be paid. (Participants whose company has not paid their 2012 dues will be charged a $500 non-member surcharge to participate in the program.) Companies may nominate more than one employee. However, depending on demand, the number of employees per company may be limited.
The Future Leaders group meets the second Tuesday of each month from January through September, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.
To apply for Future Leaders, interested individuals must be nominated by their boss or another executive at their company. Company executives should complete the application below and return it to ABC by December 1. The executive and his or her nominee(s) will then receive a questionnaire to complete. All questionnaires will be reviewed by ABC's Management Education Committee. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance shortly thereafter. The program is limited to 35 individuals per year.
The cost for the full-year Future Leaders Program is $695 per person for ABC members.
Nominations for the 2012 are closed. Watch this webiste starting in September for the 2013 nomination period.