Congratulations to the 2024 Class of NSPE Emerging Leaders!
NSPE is proud to congratulate the fourth cohort of individuals to complete the NSPE Emerging Leaders Program. This diverse group of high-achieving professionals worked through an intensive program meant to develop their leadership skills and potential.
Each of the 2024 participants has a unique story and are contributing to the professional engineering field through a variety of roles in all types of national firms.
2025 Emerging Leaders Program
Take your career to the next level and demonstrate your value to employers as an NSPE Emerging Leader!
The NSPE Emerging Leaders Program develops the next generation of engineers to fulfill NSPE’s mission to “create a world where the public can be confident that engineering decisions affecting their lives are made by qualified and ethically accountable professionals.” Experienced engineers know that engineering decisions are made throughout a project timeline and often require more than just technical expertise. Skills in communicating, team development, and continually providing feedback and advice deliver the best results.
This national program features an intensive five-month program with guided instruction and mentorship to engineers seeking to expand their skills through:
- Examining personal strengths and vulnerabilities
- Defining leadership and its application in their environment
- Building personal ownership and motivation
- Developing cohesive, high-functioning teams
- Communicating successfully with colleagues and clients
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Delivering effective presentations
Working through real work-life scenarios and discussions with the group and mentor-led teams will prepare participants to excel and stand out in the workplace and improve their leadership qualities. Participants will meet virtually January through June 2025 and work through related assignments using an online learning platform.
Program Oversight: NSPE New Professionals Committee
Program Facilitators: Mark Cook, Ph.D., CrossGroup
Program Facilitators: Amelia Yant, MED, CPC, CrossGroup
Who Attends?
Emerging leaders are early-career professionals with 5–8 years of experience in the engineering field who are prepared to think strategically about their career and beginning to assume leadership roles in the industry. Selected participants come from a variety of firms with a range of engineering expertise. Before applying, prospective candidates are encouraged to seek the support of their employers in allowing appropriate time to commit to the program.
Important Dates
- August 31, 2024 – Application deadline
- October 14, 2024 – Participants notified of selection
- October 28, 2024 – Registration fees due
- January 22, 2025 – Orientation meeting for selected participants
- January – June 2025 – Selected participants complete leadership syllabus
- August 6–8, 2025 – Alumni attend NSPECon25, Kansas City, Missouri
Registration Fees
- NSPE Member – $950.00
- Non-member – $1,249.00 (includes a one-year membership*)
*NSPE Membership is a requirement for acceptance into the program.
Recognition
Successful candidates who complete the program will receive a press release acknowledging their status as a NSPE Emerging Leader and be invited to join the ELP Alumni Community populated by all former graduates of the program. This growing and vibrant community at NSPE will continue to engage in conversations about successes and challenges in the workplace and network with their peers. NSPE leaders also seek input from emerging leaders who are beginning to serve in leadership positions at local, state, and national levels and can help shape programs for other members.
2025 NSPE Emerging Leaders Program Syllabus
When applying to the 2025 Emerging Leaders Program, candidates will affirm their availability to attend all events listed on the syllabus (40-hour commitment). The program is a mixture of facilitator-led sessions and collaborative follow-up sessions with assigned mentors culminating in participants creating a 100-day plan to implement their new knowledge. Upon completion, successful candidates will join their colleagues in the ELP Alumni community. Participants earn 12 PDH's* for full attendance.
2025 ELP Syllabus and Schedule**
January 8, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Introduction and Orientation for ELP mentors
January 22, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Introduction, Preparation, and Orientation for ELP participants
February 5, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Personal Leadership, Part 1
February 19, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Personal Leadership, Part 2 with Mentors
March 5, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Developing High Performing Teams, Part 1
March 19, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Developing High Performing Teams, Part 2 with Mentors
April 2, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Meaningful Dialogue with Difficult Conversations, Part 1
April 16, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Meaningful Dialogue with Difficult Conversations, Part 2 with Mentors
May 7, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Giving and Receiving Feedback, Part 1
May 21, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Giving and Receiving Feedback, Part 2 with Mentors
June 4, 2025, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
100-day Plan Presentations
June 18, 2025, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
Project Presentations to NSPE Board of Directors
August 6 - 8 – NSPECon25, Kansas City, MO
ELP Alumni Events at NSPE's annual conference
*Individuals are responsible for ensuring compliance with state PDH/CPD/CE requirements. Consult your state licensing board for more information.
**Adjustments to the schedule, if necessary, will be made in consultation with participants and mentors.