Bootstrap Leadership Program

The purpose of the Bootstrap leadership development program is to develop leadership skills in all front line employees. Specifically:

1. Identify and develop front-line leadership skills.
2. Promote development or improvement of self-management skills.
3. Promote self-confidence.
4. Build computer and technology skills.
5. Provide 1:1 mentoring experience.
6. Apply basic project management skills.
7. Develop basic teamwork skills to achieve a successful outcome of the service project.

This program includes in-person classroom instruction and online instruction.  Students will be exposed to accelerated learning in the classroom  that focuses on effective knowledge transfer; mentoring; and peer-to-peer collaboration. The online program consists of readings, online assessments, resource review, and group collaboration.

Time Expectations

To successfully complete this program, expect a minimum of 30 classroom hours and 10 hours of personal research time.

Course Content

Day 1            Hybrid	Introduction to Leadership Model & Self-Assessment
Day 2            Online	Identifying Leadership Attributes
Day 3    Online	Working with Technology
Day 4             In Person	Mentoring
Day 5              In Person	Leadership and Mentoring Connection.  Project Assignment

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Requirements for Completion:

1. Attendance at all in-person classes (100%)
2. Completion of online Leadership assessment
3. Engages in a one-to-one mentoring experience with mentor
4. Submits a satisfactory service project

For Further Information Contact:    Quentin Wheeler: