Unleash Your Inner Leader at the Breakthrough Leadership Summit!

Ready to step up and become the leader you were meant to be? Join us at the Breakthrough Leadership Summit, where a select group of high-potential individuals gather to ignite their leadership journeys.

This intensive 3-day summit is designed for YOU:

New to leadership? Gain the tools and confidence to thrive in your role.
Want to grow into a leadership role? Sharpen your skills and network with like-minded individuals.

What to expect:

Collaborative learning: Interact with representatives from across the state – all sharing their unique leadership perspectives.
Actionable insights: Walk away with practical strategies and a personalized development plan.
Lifelong connections: Build lasting friendships and a powerful professional network over dinners and engaging activities.
Dinners: A networking dinner on day 1 and dinner with local leaders on day 2, allow you to connect with leaders beyond the participants of the program.

Spots are limited!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Application windows are listed below.

Each Breakthrough Leadership summit includes 1-3 representatives from each Executive Department and a participant from an elected office. Email announcements will go out before each application window, and interested applicants can submit their application and 1 letter of recommendation during this window.

Summit Group Picture

Important Dates

Summits:Summit 4Summit 5Summit 6Summit 7Summit 8
Application Opens:October 21January 13April 28July 14October 13
Applications Due (by 5:00 pm):November 1January 24May 9July 25October 24
Rating of Applications:November 4-8January 27-31May 12-16July 28 - August 1October 27-31
Confirmation of Choices:November 11-14February 3-6May 19-22September 4-7November 3-6
Announce Participants:November 15February 7May 23August 8November 7
Summit Dates:December 9-11, 2024March 5-7, 2025June 16-18, 2025September 3-5, 2025December 3-5, 2025

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • New to state government. (been with the state at least 6 months and less than 3 years).
  • Not currently in a senior leadership position.
  • Top Rated Application for Department
  • Drive for personal development.
  • Service-minded attitude.
  • Willingness to step out of their comfort zone.