Now accepting applications – The next cohort begins August 2027!
Program Calendar
2026-27 Class
July 2026
31: Final application deadline
August 2026
12: Virtual kick-off & Participant Orientation
September 2026
11-13: Lexington, KY
In-Person Lexington Leadership Workshop
October – April 2026: Content Months
Week 1: Content Release and Industry Connection Introduction
Week 2: Mentor Meetings, Discussion Forum
Week 3: Capstone Project Meeting and Discussion Groups
Week 4: Concluding Virtual Workshop
May 2026
In-Person Leadership Workshop (Capstone Project Presentation, Course Completion Ceremony, Executive Forum Attendance), TBD
BP4D Conference, TBD
“One of my biggest takeaways from the program is that my leadership aspirations are attainable. To move from where I am today to where I want to be as an influential leader in my company, there really is a formula. There are skills, techniques and tools that this program is teaching us how to leverage to position ourselves to lead change, become the head of a division, or whatever your leadership goal may be… it is attainable. This realization has reignited my growth and confidence. The growth of my confidence is the biggest change I’ve experience as a result of the program… it has just skyrocketed as I learn valuable new skills to stay resilient in the face of the ever-changing business landscape.”
— Stephanie (Participant), FMIS Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Industry
2027-28 Class
July 2027
31: Final application deadline
August 2027
12: Virtual kick-off & Participant Orientation
September 2027
9-12: Lexington, KY
In-Person Lexington Leadership Workshop
October – April 2028: Content Months
Week 1: Content Release and Industry Connection Introduction
Week 2: Mentor Meetings, Discussion Forum
Week 3: Capstone Project Meeting and Discussion Groups
Week 4: Concluding Virtual Workshop
May 2028
7: In-Person Leadership Workshop (Capstone Project Presentation, Course Completion Ceremony, Executive Forum Attendance), TBD
8-11: BP4D Conference, Orlando, FL
“One of my biggest takeaways from the program is that my leadership aspirations are attainable. To move from where I am today to where I want to be as an influential leader in my company, there really is a formula. There are skills, techniques and tools that this program is teaching us how to leverage to position ourselves to lead change, become the head of a division, or whatever your leadership goal may be… it is attainable. This realization has reignited my growth and confidence. The growth of my confidence is the biggest change I’ve experience as a result of the program… it has just skyrocketed as I learn valuable new skills to stay resilient in the face of the ever-changing business landscape.”
— Stephanie (Participant), FMIS Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Industry



