The CalTrin Emerging Leaders Development Program is a FREE learning series designed for individuals who have been in leadership roles for less than 3 years (supervisors/managers with direct reports). Through a mix of interactive workshops, small group exercises, and self-reflection, you will gain practice, insight, and strategy for leading an effective and engaged workforce and organization, all at no cost! Over the course of eight months, you will be challenged and supported as you learn and apply everyday practical strategies, culminating in a leadership stretch project.
Series begins September 10, 2026
Full schedule of workshops below.
Workshop & Training Topics Will Include:
- Strengths-Based Leadership
- 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.
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 10, 2026.
- 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.
- CalTrin “No Show” Policy. While CalTrin training is provided at no cost to learners, it requires significant financial and human resources to provide high-quality, small-group interactive training experiences. In addition, these trainings frequently have a waiting list. Selected participants who do not attend this training and do not contact CalTrin in advance may not be selected for future application-based small group trainings within the next 6 months.
- 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.
- FREE to participate! 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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The CalTrin ELDP Report
For stats and information about past cohorts of the Emerging Leaders Development Program, click on the report below.
See what graduates of the ELDP are saying about their experience!
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).
