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 educational 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.
Emerge is also a program designed to create a community outside of the curriculum. The bonds of shared experience and knowledge create relationships that last a lifetime and skills that stand the test of time.
Program Outline:
EMERGE is a program consisting of LGBTQ+ professionals and aspiring professionals who are young in their business and or newer in their leadership journey, seeking paths of success and nurturing professional growth through networking and educational opportunities. The Emerge Business Leadership Academy consists of aspiring business leaders, who want a comprehensive, hands-on, real time business education with an intentional focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
For 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 program is the perfect option! EMERGE Business Leadership Academy 12 week courses are only $199.00 AND include a free membership for the first year at our Small Business level. The membership also 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.
Choose a Cohort Below to Register
January - March 2025
Registration Opens November 1, 2024
April - June 2025
Registration Opens November 1, 2024
July - September 2025
Registration Opens March 16, 2025
October - December 2025
Registration Opens March 16, 2025
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.