March 2023-October 2023
Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute
A partnership between Virginia Women Leading Government and Virginia Tech
COMING SOON!
Cohort Two
What you need to know…
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
The Institute is a product of Virginia Women Leading Government and a partnership with Virginia Tech. It provides women aspiring to become local government leaders at all levels in local government with connections, content, tools, and opportunities to further develop their skills and broaden their network. The Institute is designed to:
Teach tangible and transformational leadership skills to increase self-confidence, knowledge and ability
Provide connection and content to strengthen leadership skills
Create a long-lasting support network among cohort participants and women leaders in local government
Build the pipeline of women leading government in Virginia.
Fact: Virginia ranks in the lowest quartile of women appointed Chief Administrative Officials in the country at 17% according to the recently released diversitydashboard.org
Why is Building the Pipeline of Women Leading Government in Virginia Important?
Inclusive gender leadership, particularly at the local government level, strengthens the organizations and communities they serve. According to a Forbes article published in June 2021, women bosses excel at employee engagement, which then results in greater performance. Every community deserves the best performance from their local government professionals.
Program Curriculum Highlights
Each session begins with “Connection before Content”, a time to build relationships as the cohort spends eight months together building skills to strengthen women’s presence at all leadership levels in local government. Following is a sampling of the Institute’s curriculum:
Know Thyself (and One Another)
Leadership AND Management
Leadership Fundamentals for Frontline Supervisors
Leading Practices in Finance and Budget
Freedom of Information Act
Social Media-A Guide to Networking
The Art of Public Speaking/Presentations
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Getting the Job
How do I Apply for Cohort Two?
Th schedule for Cohort Two is still under development; it is likely Cohort Two applications will be accepted beginning November 2022. If you are interested in participating in Cohort Two of the VWMLI, please email Bonnie Svrcek, VWMLI Coordinator at bsvrcek@gmail.com to ensure you are notified of the application announcement.
Program Cost
Estimated cost of the Institute not including travel, hotels or meals is $1,000-$1,500. Scholarships may be available. Final cost is contingent upon sponsorships.
Institute Schedule
The final schedule will be defined following a debrief of the inaugural Institute later this year. Preliminarily, the Institute will launch in March 2023 at a site to be determined and will continue monthly through October 2023. At a minimum there will be five on-site, day and a half sessions and three half-day virtual sessions. Most on-site sessions will be at a Virginia Tech Higher Education Centers located throughout the Commonwealth.
Cohort One Sponsors
Virginia Women Leading Government is extraordinarily grateful for our Cohort One sponsors: