ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE

The Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is a year-long leadership development program designed to build and expand the capacity of future leaders within New York’s Community Action Network. This collaborative learning experience incorporates:

Formal training to build skills and knowledge
Peer networking opportunities to build local and statewide relationships
Discussions surrounding current and relevant books chosen by the group and/or leaders within Community Action

Participants will explore their leadership styles, develop leadership aptitude and empower themselves and others. By equipping Emerging Leaders with these critical skills, NYSCAA is ensuring that Community Action Agencies are able to continue the important work of helping people, changing lives – our mission that impacts hundreds of thousands of low and moderate-income New Yorkers every year.

Application Process & Cost

Community Action Agency staff may apply for ELI through the NYSCAA website. The application includes basic identifying information, and the applicant is asked to complete an essay that describes their commitment to Community Action, their hopes and plans for their future career path, why they want to participate in ELI, and how they expect to benefit from the program.

The cost of ELI is $245 per applicant.

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Who Should Apply?

NYSCAA encourages all Community Action Agency Staff who are looking to enhance their leadership skills, increase their connectivity to Community Action, and strengthen their relationships with CAA staff to apply. Previous ELI classes have included diverse CAA staff such as: Coordinators, Program Managers, CFOs, Directors, and IT staff. There is value in ELI for anyone working in Community Action.

What is the Schedule?

The ELI schedule consists of multiple seminars, both in- person and virtually during regular work hours. The first introductory meeting will be held on February 25th, 2025, 1:00pm to 2:30pm