Upward

Although there are more college-educated women entering the workforce than men, only 40% will make it to middle management. And middle management is where most of them will stay, since only 14% will advance to senior leadership. Many women at this stage are feeling overworked, overlooked, or both. Momentum programs are voluntary, merit-based, and aligned with business objectives to support the inclusion of women leaders. The model encourages self-selection, allowing participants to opt in based on their leadership goals and readiness.

For nearly 25 years, Momentum has delivered transformational change for women. Through a process of self-discovery, vision casting, action planning and access to a vast network of women leaders. A survey of our last Upward class showed that 40% of participants experienced a promotion or upward mobility while they were still in the program. Many use the training they received to set an intentional career path, understand their value, set clear boundaries, and build strong relationships.

The Upward program year runs from February to October and is comprised of two cohorts of approximately 30 women each: one for early career (3-5 years of experience, usually at the individual contributor level) and one for mid-career (6-15 years of experience, usually at the first-time manager level.) Each class session is half-day, one cohort in the morning and the second cohort in the afternoon.

Birmingham Upward Information

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