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Truist Academy

The Truist Leadership Academy (co-sponsored with the Ridley Scholars Program) is a fully-funded, immersive, living and learning experience designed to support African-American/Black students and open to all UVA students who have a passion for inclusion and equity. The program supports 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, gain hands-on skill development from industry professionals, and receive mentorship. The program features career development and networking opportunities beginning in April with a cohort welcome dinner, a weeklong industry immersion experience in May, and individual career exploration sessions. During the weeklong immersion in May, students will get to stay in a hotel with friends in Charlotte, NC, 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!

Register through Handshake

Registration Deadline - Monday, March 18th at 11:59pm

All majors are encouraged to register. Preference will be given to First and Second-Year students.

 

Program Benefits & Learning Goals

  • Earn the Truist Emerging Leaders Certificate 
  • Increase self-awareness and clarify career interests
  • Explore career paths
  • Develop relationships with UVA alumni and employers
  • Strengthen teamwork and communication skills

Eligibility Requirements

  • 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 19th-23rd, 2024 to North Carolina.
  • Priority is for 1st and 2nd Years, then 3rd Years 
  • A desire to learn

Events & Dates (Tentative)

(All components are in-person unless otherwise stated)

  • Cohort Welcome Lunch and Orientation– Friday, April 12th (12:00pm - Location TBD)

  • Cohort Logistics and Preparation – Friday, April 26th (12pm - Location TBD)

  • Truist Leadership Academy – May 19th - May 23rd, 2024

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:

  • Complete the attendee survey attached to the Handshake registration.
  • Post your resume on your Handshake profile and make it public.

Registration Confirmation Process

Notification: Students who register by the deadline will receive an email to confirm their participation in the program.

Confirmation to participate: Students must confirm their intent to participate and complete the program confirmation form. 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, then the program is full, and we do not have any more spots available.

Cancellation Policy: If your circumstances change and you find yourself unable to continue with the program, we kindly request that you promptly notify us. This allows us to offer your spot to students on the waitlist, ensuring that no opportunity is wasted.

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.
  • UVA Career Center will coordinate transportation to North Carolina for the Truist Leadership Academy and finance all related costs.
  • All expenses paid for by the Truist Program
  • If you have any questions, please contact the UVA Career Center.