Get Ready to Lead.

This program is for you if you are eager to learn the foundational skills to enhance your professional capabilities, develop skills to achieve personal success, want to grow in your career but need guidance on what steps are required to make it happen and need assistance in creating your personal brand.

In order to complete the program, participants are required to attend both weeks of training and complete bridge assignments between the first and second weeks of training.

Participants in the ALP benefit because they:

• Learn about the fundamental competencies of leadership and the importance of a leadership mindset.
• Work with others across disciplines and agencies.
• Develop strategies for career development that expand professional and personal development.
• Gain insight into motivating factors that spur public service participation and one’s own interests and skills.
• Develop a network of peers they can continue to rely on for support.

Organizations benefit from sending their employees to the ALP because they:

• Demonstrate their commitment to professional development.
• Reinforce the importance of continual learning.
• Gain employees who have been provided the skills and tools to advance their careers.

The Aspiring Leader Program is strategically designed around three program components; assessment, experiential learning and individual development.

Individual Development – Participants are taught the importance of effective career management and are required to create a career development that they will present to the class.

Assessments  – Participants take the True Colors® assessment that gives them a better understanding of themselves and others. Using this knowledge, participants create career strategies to expand their professional and personal development.

Experiential Learning – Participants engage in activities that challenge them to ask questions, explore the world around them, and develop skills.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, you must have reviewed the program requirements, been granted approval by your agency (supervisor and training coordinator, if applicable), and be at a GS level 6 or below or equivalent. Please check with your agency or training coordinator to determine if there is an internal competitive process or other agency requirements for participation.

To apply:

Select “apply now” below. You will be redirected to the cohort registration page. Find the program that interests you and click “Register for Session.”

When you click “register now” a pop-up box will appear and ask for your email address. You will then respond to the options.

Complete the application as thoroughly as possible. Before you submit, you will be asked to upload a completed SF182 or equivalent funding document. If your agency will be paying by government purchase card, provide the contact information (name, email, phone number) for the person responsible for payment. You will not be able to submit your application without this information.

After you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation. Once we approve your application, you will receive a request to accept the approval. Our finance department will then invoice your agency with the funding document you provided or contact your responsible payer for direct payment.

Please contact us at 202-314-3580 if you need any assistance.