New Jersey Black Women’s Collective
Leadership Institute
January 8, 2025
LOCATIONS:
MCCC Conference Center
Virtual Sessions
For additional information: njblackwomenscollective@gmail.com
THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Don’t miss out on the New Jersey Black Women’s Collective Leadership Institute Cohort 2025, launching on Saturday, January 25th!
Application deadline: January 8, 2025
Cohort 2025: January 25, 2025 – June 28, 2025
Designed for emerging leader in any sector, the Leadership Institute will help participants gain the skills and strategies needed to address current problems in real time, actualize their skilled vision, and build effectiveness, while developing a talent pipeline for Black women leaders in New Jersey.
The Leadership Institute consist of 16 intensive curated sessions led by renown keynote speakers and facilitators, Melody M. Fogarty and Rita Williams-Bogar. Sessions will include: Mercer County Community College high-level course instruction; a leadership assessment; a series of presentations, networking lunches, workshops, lectures, and panel discussions on a variety of topics specific to leadership, organizational culture, and personal development.
Apply if you are:
- A Mid-level manager or supervisor ready to advance your careers.
- Aspiring to elevate to Director and Vice President roles.
- Interested in acquiring tools and strategies for effective change management
- Seeking to enhance your financial knowledge and skills to drive organizational success
- Looking to improve your fundraising abilities to support their organization’s mission and goals.
- Aiming to enhance their time management abilities for better productivity and efficiency in their roles.
- Interested in developing skills to effectively navigate and influence politics in the workplace.
- Committed to leading with AI and integrating technology into their leadership approach.
If you identify with these criteria and are eager to grow your leadership capabilities, we encourage you to apply!
Calling All Future Leaders!
Critical Leadership Skills for Future Black Women Leaders
The NJBWC Leadership Institute features Black Women executives, senior leaders, guest speakers, and experts in numerous fields, including:
- Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
- Business & Finance
- Community & Social Services
- Consulting & Corporate Strategy
- Education
- Human Capital
- Law & Public Policy
- Marketing & Communications
- Politics & Government
- Science & Technology
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Guest Speakers
Syllabus
About Mercer County Community College
Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. MCCC’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the changing needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. MCCC President, Deborah E. Preston, Ph.D. Visit www.mccc.edu for more information.
About New Jersey Black Women’s Collective
The New Jersey Black Women’s Collective (NJBWC) is New Jersey’s first comprehensive advocacy organization solely dedicated to the proliferation of Black women leaders in the state. Established in 2021, the 501c(3) non-profit organization’s goal is to garner, harness and strengthen the economic, social and political power of Black women in New Jersey by directly investing in and advocating for Black women through coalition building, fundraising, community and stakeholder engagement.
The NJBWC Leadership Institute steering committee serves as the planning board for the Institute, which includes members of NJBWC and the President of Mercer County Community College.
NJBWC Co-Founders
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