Learn All About the NEXTUp Leaders Program and How to Apply:
Join Us May 21 for an Informational Session
NEXTUp Leaders is an extension of the highly regarded 32-year Leadership Bend program and a bridge from our Bend Emerging Talent (formerly Young Professionals) programming. Local employers have voiced a need for support in developing promising talent within their workplaces, allowing them to deepen their bench of leaders, retain key hires, and promote from within. NEXTUp will also allow participants to build strong peer relationships through this cohort-based model.
NEXTUp will equip developing managers with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to effectively lead in the new and changing workplace.
This program serves emerging leaders in organizations of all sizes, specifically those transitioning from being individual contributors to team and project managers—and employers looking to upskill and retain these rising leaders. The primary focus is on leadership philosophy, skill development and strategy. The cohort will be informed by a variety of community and business leaders. Each participant will complete a personal leadership project to address real life workplace challenges, identifying root causes and potential solutions.
Tuition for the 2026 cohort is $2200 for Chamber members and $2660 for non-members (includes membership for the entire organization of the participant for the year). When finances pose a barrier to participation, tuition assistance is available.
Leadership Bend is supported by US Bank, William Smith Properties/The Old Mill and other organizations who believe that well-informed and collaborative leaders are crucial to the success of our region.