Virtual Kick-off: January 29, 2025
12:00pm - 3:00pm ET

In-Person Closing Event: June 2025
Apply No Later Than January 24, 2025

Featuring: Expanded target audience including new and aspiring PCA or HCCN leaders as well as mentorship!

If you are interested in participating or would like to participate as a mentor, apply today!

Overview:

The Primary Care Association (PCA) and Health Center Controlled Network (HCCN) New Leaders Institute (NLI) is designed to provide interactive and action-oriented learning and engagement opportunities for new and emerging PCA and HCCN leaders.

This six-month module-based program incorporates core competency development with peer networking and mentoring to create a multi-faceted approach to learning and growing as a leader in your respective network or association.

Expanding on the all-virtual pilot program, this NLI will incorporate both in-person and live virtual components across a six-month program.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop crucial working relationships with key partners such as NACHC staff, HRSA staff, and PCA/HCCN peers.
• Apply advanced techniques to enhance staff, board, and member communication and engagement.
• Validate and utilize core leadership competencies required to be successful strategic leaders.

Target Audience:

New and aspiring PCA or HCCN leaders. Participants do not need to be a member of the c-suite but should have general knowledge of a PCA and HCCN as we will not focus on the foundational differences. Applicants who are not the CEO/Executive Director will need a statement of support from their supervisor to participate.

Mentors:

A minimum of 5 years in a c-suite/leadership role at a PCA or HCCN (does not need to be a CEO). Seasoned and legacy leaders who would like an opportunity to share their experiences in the movement to shape and guide the future leaders who will eventually fill their shoes.

What to Expect:

Core Competency Development: Advance knowledge and skill through monthly virtual core content modules, inclusive of pre-work, live engagement with module faculty, and implementation activities.

Online Community: The hub of the program, this online community houses all learning materials and provides a safe space for peer discussion and resource sharing.

Virtual Engagement: The online community, ½ day virtual Kick-off on January 29, 2025, monthly live virtual sessions, and group mentor meetings will take place virtually via Zoom, January 2025 – May 2025.

In-Person Closing: June 2025, in the Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC Area. Join together in-person to celebrate our 6-month journey together, action plan for the future, and participate in both NACHC and HRSA orientation and alignment sessions.

Certificate of Completion: Demonstrate your commitment to personal growth and your commitment to excellence for your organization by completing all requirements to earn a certificate of completion. The following requirements must be met to earn a Certificate of Completion:

• Comment in each module’s application exercise to demonstrate attendance and/or review of recording if you were unable to attend the live session.
• Engage on a weekly basis in the online community by posting a new comment or responding to a peer request (verified by # of posts)
• Attend both the in-person Kick-off and Closing sessions

Requirements of Participation:

This program is designed to be a comprehensive experience, with attendance at the Kick-off and Closing sessions required.

• All virtual sessions will be recorded (breakout discussion may not be recorded) so that if you have a conflict with a scheduled content module, you can review the recording as needed.
• This is NOT a drop-in program where you can selectively choose which components you intend to participate in.
• By applying for participation, you are agreeing to be an active participant in all components of the Institute. See the tentative “At A Glance” in the brochure for course schedule and anticipated monthly time commitment required for the program.

Cost:

• Early Bird Registration Rate: $300 (December 6, 2024 – January 12, 2025)
• Regular Registration Rate: $500 (January 13, 2025 – January 24, 2025)
  o Participants are responsible for their own travel costs to attend the in-person session
  o PCA/HCCN leaders who serve as a mentor and/or faculty will be offered a small honorarium for offering their time and expertise to the program’s success.

Registration Process

An application is required to participate in the PCA/HCCN New Leaders Institute. A link for formal registration and payment will be sent to applicants upon acceptance into the program.

APPLY: Click here and complete the online form. Applications will be reviewed by program staff, and you will be notified of the status of your application within the following week of submission.

• Upon notification of acceptance, participants will be required to submit payment through NACHC’s formal registration system.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the course is full (approximately 35 participants) or until January 24, 2025. A waiting list will be developed once the course has reached capacity. Wait listed applicants will be given priority to fill a cancellation spot.

See below for a full course Agenda and the Application template. Please review all program and registration details before applying.

For more information, contact Stephanie Ugwuliri, Specialist, PCA HCCN Relations, NACHC (sugwuliri@nachc.com).

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This training is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $6,625,000 with individually noted financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.