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 engaging activities.

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 8Summit 9Summit 10Summit 11Summit 12
Application Opens:October 13January 9April 20July 13October 12
Application Closes (8 pm):October 24January 30May 1July 24October 23
Panel Convenes:October 31February 6May 8July 31October 30
Confirmation of Choices:November 3-6February 9-12May 11-14August 3-6November 2-5
Announce Participants:November 7February 13May 15August 7November 6
Summit Dates:December 3-5, 2025March 10-12, 2026June 9-11, 2026September 1-3, 2026December 1-3, 2026

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • New to state government. (Minimum 6 months and maximum 3 years of cumulative tenure, at the time of application. Please note that part-time employment counts toward total cumulative tenure.)
  • 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.