Emerging Leaders Development Program
Dates and times for the sessions in
this program are listed below.
Please review before applying.
The CalTrin Emerging Leaders Development Program is an eight-month series designed for individuals who have been in leadership roles for less than three years (supervisors/managers with direct reports). Through a mix of interactive workshops, small-group exercises, peer accountability groups, and self-reflection, participants will gain practice, insight, and strategies for leading an effective and engaged workforce and organization.
Topics include:
- Strengths-Based Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
- Supervising for Success
- Delivering Effective Feedback
- Navigating Difficult Performance Conversations
- Leading Through Change
- Developing Others Through Coaching
This program features:
- Leadership Development Topics
- Assigned Accountability Groups
- Individual Stretch Projects
- 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Watch this short video for an overview of the program:
Who Should Attend: Team Leads, Supervisors and/or Managers with less than 3 years of leadership experience.
Program Schedule of Virtual Sessions
Kick-Off
September 4, 2025
10:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Strengths-Based
Leadership
September 18, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Emotional Intelligence
in the Workplace
October 2, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Supervising for
Success (Part 1)
October 16, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Supervising for
Success (Part 2)
October 23, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Effective Feedback
(Part 1)
November 6, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Effective Feedback
(Part 2)
November 13, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon. PT
Leading Through
Change
December 4, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Developing Others
Through Coaching
December 18, 2025
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
My Action Plan
January 8, 2026
9:00 A.M. – Noon PT
Stretch Project
Presentations
March 25 & 26, 2026
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. PT
Graduation
April 2, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 A.M. PT
IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION:
- This is an interactive program. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussion, breakout rooms, and/or demonstration. Your training experience will be best with the use of a webcam, audio, and a training environment conducive to active participation.
- This is a small-group training. Spaces are limited space and there may be a waiting list. Preference will be given to applicants from California. All applicants will be contacted by the week of August 5, 2025.
- Attendance Policy: Participants are expected to attend all sessions. If you are interested in this training but cannot attend all sessions, please contact CalTrin to be placed on the waiting list for future trainings.
- Coursework: Participants will be required to complete up to 3 hours per week of program coursework, including independent projects and communicating with an assigned accountability group.
- No cost to participant. Training valued at $1495.
- California privacy laws mandate consent for recording conversations using AI applications. To ensure a respectful and secure learning environment for all participants, AI assistants are not allowed in CalTrin training. We value an accessible learning environment. If you require an accommodation to support your learning, please email us at least three business days before the training.
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MEET THE SPEAKER
As a Training Coordinator for CalTrin, Jessica’s primary goal is to ensure staff, administrators, and stakeholders working in child abuse prevention services have access to quality training and resources. Her experience in the area of Human Resources and Training & Development has focused on designing, implementing, and facilitating engaging and interactive learning programs for leaders and direct staff. Jessica is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Certified Trainer in the areas of Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life In Your Work (Children’s Trust Fund Alliance) and the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support (National Family Support Network).
