Unleash Your Inner Leader with Breakthrough Leadership:

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 program 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 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.

Each Breakthrough Leadership summit includes 1-3 representatives from each Executive Department and a participant from an elected office.

Summit Group Picture

Important Dates

Summits:Summit 9Summit 10Summit 11Summit 12
Application Opens:January 19April 20July 132027
Application Closes (8 pm):January 30May 1July 242027
Panel Convenes:February 6May 11July 312027
Confirmation of Choices:February 9-12May 12-14August 3-62027
Announce Participants:February 17May 15August 72027
Summit Dates:March 10-12, 2026June 9-11, 2026September 1-3, 20262027

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • New to state government. (Minimum 1 year and maximum 4 years of cumulative tenure, at the time of application). Please Note: Part-time employment counts toward total cumulative tenure.
  • Not currently in a senior leadership position.
  • Top-rated application(s) within department.
  • Strong drive for personal development.
  • Service-minded attitude.
  • Willing to step outside of comfort zone.