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Are you ready to grow your confidence,
find your voice and define your leadership identity?

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The Launch Your Leadership Journey is an interactive, selective women’s leadership program designed for students who want to better understand themselves as leaders and build skills they can use in school, work and life.

The program supports students in developing confidence, clarity and practical leadership skills. Through interactive sessions, reflection and real-world application, participants will strengthen their leadership identity and put learning into action.

Program Dates

  • March 27
  • April 10
  • April 17
  • April 24
  • April 28

Fridays, 1-4 p.m. and one student-led morning event (10 a.m.-12 p.m.). Must attend all sessions.

Program Location

CT State Asnuntuck,
170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082

Please note that all sessions are in-person.

Application Deadline

February 20, 2026

Applications will be reviewed after this date and selected students will be contacted for a brief phone interview.

Questions?

Contact Barbara Walton at Barbara.walton@lhh.com 

What You’ll Gain

  • Greater self-awareness and confidence
  • Tools for courageous communication and navigating conflict
  • A stronger sense of your leadership identity
  • Practical skills in networking, branding, and professional presence
  • Real-world leadership experience by planning and hosting a leadership event

Program Highlights

  • Four interactive Friday afternoon sessions
  • Guest speakers and leadership coaches
  • Small-group discussions and hands-on activities
  • Personal leadership self-assessment
  • Capstone experience: Students plan and lead a Coffee Conversations leadership event
  • No Program Fee: Program is hosted and funded by the Asuntuck Foundation and the Carol Rivest Memorial Foundation

Session Topics Include

  • What leadership really looks like (and how it shows up in you)
  • Conflict, courage and communication
  • Using your voice with confidence
  • Personal branding, resumes and using LinkedIn
  • Financial wellness and mental well-being
  • Leadership as a lifelong journey

Who Should Apply?

This program is for students who:

  • Are curious about leadership (no title required!)
  • Want to build confidence and self-awareness
  • Are open to reflection, conversation and growth
  • Want to connect with other motivated students and mentors

Apply to the Program

Please fill out the form below by February 20, 2026 to apply to this year's Launch Your Leadership Journey program.

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Commitment and Acknowledgment

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  • I understand this is a selective program with limited enrollment.
  • I am willing to actively participate and engage in all program activities.
  • I can commit to attending all scheduled in-person sessions.
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