Please take a moment to let us know which ACT-IAC professional development program(s) you are interested in. 

All programs are listed below. For more information, please tap or click on the program that best aligns with your career level or interests.

Overview

  • Designed for early-career professionals (typically 1–5 years of experience) in government and industry

  • Focuses on leadership fundamentals, career growth, and public-private collaboration

  • Includes:

    • Workshops and learning sessions on professional and leadership development

    • Mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders

    • Team projects addressing real-world challenges

  • Builds a foundation for leadership success and cross-sector understanding

Purpose

  • Develop emerging professionals into effective future leaders

  • Strengthen understanding of how government and industry work together

  • Encourage networking, mentorship, and collaboration

  • Support a pipeline of talent for ACT-IAC’s leadership community

Overview

  • Professional development program for mid-level professionals (around 5–15 years of experience)

  • Focused on leadership advancement, collaboration, and innovation

  • Includes:

    • Mentorship from senior leaders in government and industry

    • Team-based projects addressing real-world challenges

    • Interactive sessions to strengthen leadership and communication skills

  • Builds networks and deepens cross-sector partnerships

Purpose

  • Develop and connect the next generation of leaders across government and industry

  • Strengthen cross-sector collaboration and understanding

  • Empower participants to lead change and innovation

  • Support a pipeline of future ACT-IAC leaders

Overview

  • ACT-IAC’s flagship executive leadership program for senior leaders from government and industry

  • Focuses on strategic leadership, innovation, and enterprise-level collaboration

  • Includes:

    • Immersive workshops and executive-level discussions

    • Mentorship and peer learning among experienced leaders

    • Collaborative projects addressing government-industry priorities

  • Builds trusted relationships and strengthens leadership across sectors

Purpose

  • Strengthen collaboration between senior government and industry executives

  • Enhance strategic thinking and transformational leadership

  • Encourage innovation and shared problem-solving

  • Expand ACT-IAC’s public-private leadership network

Overview

  • Premier professional development program for state and local government leaders and their industry partners

  • Hybrid format featuring:

    • Offsite kickoff retreat

    • Monthly project roundtables

    • Business-focused sessions tailored to state and local challenges

    • Final offsite event celebrating accomplishments and growth

  • Expands ACT-IAC’s portfolio to include a state and local leadership offering

  • Addresses key leadership challenges such as:

    • Resource constraints

    • Building public trust

    • Enhancing community resilience

    • Driving grassroots innovation

Purpose

  • Identify, connect, and accelerate emerging and established leaders in the state and local government ecosystem

  • Strengthen connections within ACT-IAC’s public-private leadership community

  • Foster leadership growth, collaboration, and innovation across sectors

Years of professional experience
What ACT-IAC professional development program are you interested in?

Please let us know if you have any questions about any of these programs. If you’re interested in Associates or Partners, you can reach out to [email protected]. For those interested in Voyagers or Luminaries, please contact [email protected].