This year decide to do something for yourself personally and professionally. Our programs allow you to invest in your own growth while benefiting the community at the same time. Join us for an experience that will transform how you see yourself and the community around you.
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Learn about our Programs
Why Leadership Austin? Leadership Austin offers established and emerging business and community leaders a unique opportunity to be part of a group that has come together to:
- Explore complex community issues
- Deepen the essential leadership skills that are needed to address those issues
- Build meaningful relationships with other leaders who will challenge each other’s views of the world while finding shared values and working toward the common good
Are you an established leader who wants to gain a better understanding of the most challenging issues in the Greater Austin area? Apply to our Essential program.
Are you a young professional who is looking to grow in your leadership skills and to meet an amazing group of motivated community contributors? Apply to our Emerge program.
Not sure which program might be right for you?
Review our program comparison
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Attend one of our Events
Kickoff
Join us for our first event of the season! Leadership Austin staff, board and alumni will be there to connect with future participants about their experience. Come learn about both our Emerge and Essential programs. And feel free to bring the family!
- Celebration and Info Session – April 23, 2019 / 5:30 – 7:30 pm / Browning Hangar @ Mueller /RSVP
Coffee & Conversation
Join us at the Leadership Austin office for casual coffee and conversation with alumni and staff.
- Emerge – May 7, 2019 / 7:30 – 9:00 am / Leadership Austin / RSVP
- Essential – May 9, 2019 / 7:30 – 9:00 am / Leadership Austin / RSVP
Application Writing Workshops
This year we’re offering the opportunity to attend an application writing workshop. Come and learn tips about how to share your story and come to life in your application.
- May 14, 2019 / 5:30 – 7:00 pm / Leadership Austin / RSVP
- June 5, 2019 / 11:30 am – 1:00 pm / Leadership Austin / RSVP
Mix & Mingle
These evening receptions offer one last chance to connect with alumni and staff before applications are due.
- Emerge – June 5, 2019 / 5:30 – 7:00 pm / UFCU Plaza / RSVP
- Essential – June 13, 2019 / 5:30 – 7:00 pm / IBC Bank / RSVP
Application Work Sessions
Want someone to look over your application before you hit submit? Bring your laptop and we’ll have a team of past selection committee members here to offer suggestions.
- June 17, 2019 / 4:00 – 8:00 pm / Leadership Austin / RSVP
- June 18, 2019 / 4:00 – 8:00 pm / Leadership Austin / RSVP
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Find more ways to Connect
Are small groups more your style?
Starting in May we’ll have alumni set up in coffee shops ready and waiting for you to come and connect with them! Check back here regularly for a list of times and locations.
Want something more personalized?
We’re happy to connect you directly with alumni who can chat on the phone or set up time to meet. Let us know you’re interested here.
Are you a leader of an organization who would like to learn more about us?
We’ll come to you! Let us know here that you’re interested and we’ll connect with you to learn about your organization and find ways we can partner.
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