Emerge
Mission and Vision
To provide a platform for professional growth and business development of our future business leaders. The Emerge Business Leadership Academy will provide a comprehensive, hands-on mentorship program for future business leaders of large corporations or aspiring entrepreneurs with an intentional focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Goals:
Emerge will ‘graduate’ a cohort of new business leaders each quarter prepared to succeed in their respective careers and professions. Graduates will be uniquely prepared to excel in the workplace, become leaders in their fields and advocates for equality in the workplace, so that everyone feels safe, seen and affirmed.
Program Outline:
EMERGE is a program consisting of LGBTQ+ professionals and aspiring professionals under 40, creating paths of success and nurturing professional growth through networking and educational opportunities. The Emerge Business Leadership Academy consists of future business leaders, who want a comprehensive business education with an intentional focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
For young LGBTQ+ professionals and allies who wish to be involved with The Pride Chamber but do not own a business, nor are employed by a member business, our new EMERGE membership level is the perfect option! Business Leadership Academy 12 week courses are only $199.00 and at just $99 a year, the membership includes FREE or discounted access to all of our other networking and educational opportunities. Please note, this level does not include a directory listing or RED eligibility.
Course Timelines
Each cohort will meet one time weekly for two hours, for 12 weeks each quarter:
Q1 Academy: January - March
Q2 Academy: April -June
Q3 Academy: July - September
Q4 Academy: October - December
Classes
Class size - 20 - 30 students per quarter
Virtual or live held at the NEC
Cost: $199.00 per quarter
Instructors
Subject Matter Experts from the Corporate Equality Council, business community, and community leaders, donating their time and expertise.
We Welcome You to Join Us.
If you have any questions about the EMERGE program or would like to learn more about our organization,
please contact us or join us online.