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Emerging Leaders Development Series 2025

Program Description:
From September to December 2025, AGC MA will be hosting its 5th Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS) with a Graduation Ceremony to be held in January 2025. This program is designed to build future leaders in the construction industry. The ELDS modules are construction-focused business, communication, and leadership seminars for mid-level, superintendents and project managers with high advancement potential.

Importantly, the ELDS is specifically intended to provide companies with the opportunity to invest in employees who are traditionally underrepresented in middle and senior management roles.

The ELDS is a structured program starting with a four-hour DISC Assessment session followed by sessions taught by one or more senior managers of AGC MA Member Firms providing industry expertise and access to role models. The ELDS will include multiple networking opportunities including between participants, instructors, and you, the company sponsors. The purpose of these events is to develop a network to support the participants throughout their careers.

From September to December 2025, AGC MA will be hosting its 5th Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS) with a Graduation Ceremony to be held in January 2026. This program is designed to build future leaders in the construction industry. The ELDS modules are construction-focused business, communication, and leadership seminars for mid-level, superintendents and project managers with high advancement potential.

Importantly, the ELDS is specifically intended to provide companies with the opportunity to invest in employees who are traditionally underrepresented in middle and senior management roles.

Important Dates:
Applications Open on a Rolling Basis
Application Closes – 6/30/2025
ELDS Notification – 7/18/2025
Meet & Greet – Virtual Meeting – August 2025

Sponsor Attendance Required for the following dates:
Meet & Greet - Virtual Meeting – August 2025
Networking Event – In Person – September 2025
Graduation – In Person – January 2026

Nomination Process:
This is a nomination-based program, in which Executive Leadership/Senior Management within a company are to select one candidate to participate in the program. Those submitting nominations will be expected to participate in regular check-ins with their nominee and act as a mentor or coach throughout the program and beyond.

If you are a senior manager authorized by your company to submit an ELDS application, please answer the questions below with as much detail as possible. Thank you.
Sponsor Information (cannot be the same as candidate profile)
Candidate Profile
Sponsor Questionnaire