The North Texas Commission Foundation is excited to launch its 2025 Emerging Leaders of North Texas (ELNT) program. This program provides emerging professionals with the knowledge and resources to enhance their professional development and an opportunity to learn about the North Texas Region, exponential growth, challenges and opportunities.
A Program for Emerging Leaders in Corporate, Non-profit and the Public Sector
- Professionals in any industry who reside in the North Texas region.
- Ages 22-40
- Professionals interested in professional development, NTX regional topics, and building their networks while contributing to the community.
Key Objectives
- Learn about region’s exponential growth, challenges, and opportunities (regionalism, workforce, education, social determinants of health, etc.)
- Gain insights about how to invest in yourself, manage relationships, how to accelerate your career and contribute to the community.
- Interact with regional executives and elected officials on the issues facing North Texans and how to engage effectively to create a vibrant community.
- Participate in Mentorship Program (optional)
Participation in the Emerging Leaders program requires a monthly time commitment. We allow for up to 7 hours of excused absences, but we highly encourage all applicants to check the dates to ensure they are able to attend the majority of the program days.
Where will the program meet?
All sessions will be hosted in select locations across the North Texas region.
Program Cost
The five-month program costs $2,200 for young professionals working in corporate and $2,000 for those working in the non-profit or public sector. This fee is nonrefundable. The fee covers speaker fees, some transportation, program materials, meals, etc.
Program Schedule
The program is five months long, with a 7-hour session once a month. The program kicks off on August 22, 2025 with a retreat and concludes on December 5, 2025 with a graduation ceremony.