IMPACT Leadership Development Program

IMPACT, hosted by the Chicago Urban League in partnership with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, is a rigorous leadership development program for African American leaders. The mission of IMPACT is to create a pipeline of informed and motivated Black professionals by providing them with the tools and skills necessary to thrive in their complex leadership roles. Members of Booth’s world-renowned faculty provide high-level instruction in topics such as business ethics, negotiations, decision-making, and interpersonal dynamics.

The intensive, nine-month program begins in September and provides Fellows with a broad knowledge base, keen insight, and sharpened perspective that will augment their effectiveness as leaders.

Please consult the Class of 2025 Program Schedule to learn more about each session.

Register HERE attend a program information session with IMPACT
Virtual – Wednesday, March 13th – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Virtual – Tuesday, March 19th – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Virtual – Thursday, April 4th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
One in-person information session will be held at the Chicago Urban League headquarters (4510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653) – Saturday, March 30th –10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

EligibilitySenior leaders (currently a Deputy Chief or above) – Black professional between the ages of 30-45 years old (must be born after September 13, 1978) – Bachelor’s degree – 7+ years of work experience in the public, private or nonprofit sectors – 3+ years of public, private or nonprofit experience in a leadership or management position – Track record of volunteerism/civic engagement in the community – Ability to participate for the duration of the nine-month program – High performing leaders (RISE rating of “proficient” or above) – No active disciplinary action (e.g., no CAP, PIP, Warning Resolutions, etc.). – Your supervisor must endorse and support your participation (i.e., time to attend programming, alignment with your professional goals, etc.). – At least one year of service with CPS- full-time. – Have not received a Lead with CPS sponsorship in the last year (i.e., anytime after March 22, 2023). – Must be able to pay the participant contribution fee of $500 if accepted into the program. This donation is paid directly to the IMPACT program.

ORGANIZATIONThe Chicago Urban League

DURATION9 months

TIME COMMITMENTFull-day monthly meetings.

APPLICATION WINDOW

The application window is NOW OPEN! if you meet the criteria outlined below and are interested in representing CPS, please complete this interest form.

CONTACT leaderdevelopment@cps.edu to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

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