IGNITE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM 2020-21 SCHEDULE

Because teamwork is essential to this program, attendance at all meetings is strongly encouraged. The cohort will meet virtually on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month – with the exception of January – on the schedule below. Meetings may become in person should conditions related to the Covid-19 virus permit in-person group meetings. In addition to the educational schedule below, participants will work in small teams on group projects following governmental safety guidelines.

Class of 2021 Dates and Times

October 8, 2020            9:00am – 11:30am, Orientation

October 22, 2020          9:00am – 11:30am, Team Models

November 5, 2020        9:00am – 11:30am, Trust

November 19, 2020      9:00am – 11:30am, Nonprofit 101

December 3, 2020         9:00am – 11:30am, Project Introductions

December 17, 2020       9:00am – 11:30am, Project Work

January 7, 2021             9:00am – 11:30am, Networking

January 18, 2021           9:00am – 11:30am, MLK Day of Service

February 4, 2021           9:00am – 11:30am, Inclusive Leadership

February 18, 2021         9:00am – 11:30am, Networking

March 4, 2021              9:00am – 11:30am, Social Media for Business

March 18, 2021             9:00am – 11:30am, Live Leadership Case Study, Business

April 8, 2021                 9:00am – 11:30am, Live Leadership Case Study, Elected Government

April 22, 2021               9:00am – 11:30am, Live Leadership Case Study, Nonprofit

May 6, 2021                  9:00am – 11:30, Team Presentations

May 20, 2021                TBD – All Day Event, Regional Leadership Summit and Graduation

Please note, additional time (estimated at 10 hours) is required for group work and established leader meetings outside of scheduled class time