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IRON MOUNTAIN -- Bay College has announced the return of its Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to cultivate confident, connected leaders while strengthening Dickinson County's workforce through meaningful cross-industry collaboration.
Now entering its ninth year, the Leadership Academy brings together emerging leaders from a wide range of industries --including health care, education, manufacturing, nonprofit, government, banking, retail, and small business -- to learn alongside one another. The program kicks off Thursday, Sept. 10, and features eight monthly in-person sessions running through April.
What sets the Leadership Academy apart is the opportunity to build relationships beyond one's own workplace or industry, organizers said.
Participants engage in thoughtful discussions with professionals from diverse backgrounds, gaining fresh perspectives, exchanging ideas, and developing a network of peers that often extends well beyond the program itself.
"One of the greatest strengths of the Leadership Academy is the diverse group of professionals who come together each year," Cindy Gallagher, vice president of Workforce Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, said in a news release. "Participants don't just learn leadership concepts, they learn from each other's experiences, build lasting relationships, and return to their organizations with broader perspectives that benefit our entire community."
Led by experienced local professionals and subject matter experts, the academy will explore essential leadership topics, including emotional intelligence, communication, time management, conflict resolution, team dynamics, fostering inclusive workplaces, and public speaking. Each session combines practical leadership strategies with interactive discussion and real-world application.
The $1,400 registration fee includes all eight sessions, catered lunches, refreshments, a professional headshot, a comprehensive DiSC personality assessment, leadership books and materials and a tour of the historic Cornish Pump Museum as part of a community history experience.
The Leadership Academy reflects Bay College's ongoing commitment to developing local talent, investing in workforce excellence and creating stronger connections among the region's leaders.
Space is limited. Registration closes Friday, Aug. 28. To learn more or register, go to baycollege.edu/leadershipacademy.