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

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.