EARLY CAREER LEADERSHIP

Participant Criteria

The Momentum selection committee, comprised of volunteer Momentum alumnae, will select a maximum of 60 applicants with diverse roles and representing a variety of industries to participate in the program. The participants will be divided into two classes based on level of experience. The first cohort is for high potential individual contributors with less than five years of experience, the second is for emerging leaders with approximately five-fifteen years of experience. Each class will meet for half-day sessions once a month for nine months, beginning in February. The following is a general profile of the target participant:

Demonstrates high degree of career ownership
Is self-motivated and capable of motivating others
Appreciates diversity
Shows initiative in team projects
Possesses strong people skills

“I am loving Upward and feel so fortunate to have been accepted. I know it’s going to be a game changer for me. It’s encouraging me to do the hard work of really taking stock of where I’ve been, who I am, and where I’m trying to get.” -Lee Thrash

Applications are accepted June 1 – August 31. Selection notifications are communicated in October. The classes start in February and conclude in October.

Early Career Leadership