The Truist Leadership Academy is a fully-funded experience designed to support African-American/Black undergraduate students in exploring their career interests and growing their leadership skills. Through this cohort-based program, 25 students from a variety of academic backgrounds will build relationships, engage with alumni, and grow their leadership potential. The program features career development and networking opportunities, a weeklong trip to North Carolina, and individual career development sessions.
During the weeklong trip May 15-20th, students will get to stay in a hotel with friends, deepen relationships with one-another through shared meals and meaningful conversations, and build a community of support that will extend far beyond this program.
There is no cost to participate in this program.
Students are not expected to have any out-of-pocket expenses.
All majors are encouraged to register.
Preference will be given to first and second-year students.
Register through Handshake (application period closes on March 22, 2022)
This program occurs in partnership with Truist Bank.
Program Benefits & Learning Goals
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Earn the Truist Emerging Leaders Certificate
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Increase self-awareness and clarify career interests
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Explore career paths
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Develop relationships with UVA alumni and employers
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Strengthen teamwork and communication skills
Eligibility Requirements
Must identify as African-American/Black
Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at UVA
Commit to participating in Life Design Workshops, 1:1 Sessions, and Virtual Alumni Panel
Commit to attend the in-person Truist Leadership Academy trip May 15th-20th, 2022 to North Carolina.
Desire to learn
Events and Dates
(All components are in-person, unless otherwise stated)
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Life Design Workshop -- Tuesday, April 5th at 4:15-5:30pm
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Life Design Workshop -- Tuesday, April 12th at 4:15-5:30pm
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Life Design Workshop -- Tuesday, April 19th at 4:15-5:30pm
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Virtual Alumni Panel -- Tuesday, April 26th, at 6-7pm
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Career Development 1:1 Sessions (Virtual/In Person 30-minute 1:1)
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Truist Leadership Academy Trip -- May 15th - May 20th, 2022 (North Carolina)
Due to COVID-19, in-person components are subject to change to align with CDC and UVA health guidelines and recommendations.
Register through Handshake (registration closes March 22, 2022)
Registration Process
We hope as many students as possible will participate in this this program, but please recognize that we have limited spots available. Therefore, please note that registering means that you are committed to participating in all aspects of the academy. If you register and then leave the program, then another student may miss the opportunity to participate in this fully-funded opportunity.
To register and be considered for the program you must:
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Complete the attendee survey attached to the Handshake registration.
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Post your resume on your Handshake profile and make it public.
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:59pm
Cost to participate: FREE
Registration Confirmation Process
Notification
Students who register by the deadline will be notified by Friday, March 25th, 2022 that they are confirmed to participate in this program.
Confirmation to Participate
Students must confirm their intent to participate and complete the program confirmation form by Sunday, March 27th, 2022. This form will be emailed to students.
Waitlist
Only 25 students will be able to participate in this program cohort. Students who are not confirmed to participate will be placed on a waitlist. We highly recommend you remain on the waitlist as long as you are interested in this program because it helps us know you are interested and available to participate. If you are on the waitlist and do not hear anything from us by Monday, April 4th, then the program is full and we do not have any more spots available. If you are no longer interested/able to participate please inform Juliana Cañas Baena (qmd2eq@virginia.edu) to be taken off of the waitlist. Thank you for understanding and we encourage you to register for the May cohort.
Cancellation Policy
If you can no longer participate in this program, you must notify Juliana Cañas Baena (qmd2eq@virginia.edu) through email by Monday, April 4th. This is to ensure students who are on the waitlist are able to join the program.
Additional Information
Lodging in North Carolina: Students are required to stay at the host location (TBD) throughout the duration of the program. All reservations are made by the UVA Career Center.
Transportation to North Carolina: UVA Career Center will coordinate transportation to North Carolina for the Truist Leadership Academy and finance all related costs.
