Emerging Leaders Program

Technical excellence got you promoted. Leadership excellence will define your career. This three-part intensive development program is designed specifically for the unique challenges facing construction leaders who must balance technical expertise with people leadership.

Nominate yourself or someone in your company to be part of our first Emerging Leaders class. This fast-paced program is designed for Kansas heavy construction professionals who are interested in moving into a larger leadership role with their employer. It will involve three sessions, held in November, December and January with graduation occurring at the KCA convention following the January session.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Three in-person trainings

• Workbook and engaging activities

• Networking with other ambitious leaders and industry decision-makers

• Recommended additional resources and homework to assist skill development

• All participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate professional skills in a capstone graduation ceremony during the final session

• The program will be led by Jake Thompson along with guest speakers from the industry

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

• Attendance is required at all sessions in order to graduate

• The class is limited to 30 participants

• No more than 2 people will be selected from the same company

• $1,500 program fee per participant, which includes meals, trainings and all class materials

• Contractor and supplier members of either KCA, KAPA or KAPA-KRMCA as well as KDOT employees are eligible for nomination to the program