120. Ulric Shannon, ED of the Surge Institute, on Leadership Training and Building Community

How do you train under-represented leaders so they have the skills, experiences and relationships to truly move up in their careers? Read about The Surge Institute’s 12-month program that is truly making an impact!In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Ulric Shannon, ED of the Surge Institute. Ulric discusses:How the Surge Institute was created to elevate leaders of color and create transformative change in the K-12 schools in Chicago Public Schools.The Surge Fellowship Program, a 12-month program targeting education and youth-serving professionals. How Surge Fellowship participants learn through courses on negotiation, communication, project management, and leadership, while engaging with historical and cultural studies (e.g., readings from Martin Luther King Jr.).The Power Surge Program, a shorter version of the regular Fellowship Program; Power Surge is designed for leadership roles like superintendents and chief equity officers.The Black Principals Network, a program that supports Black principals across the country through free virtual programs and the Leadership Collaborative fellowship.How the Surge Institute's events are both celebratory and strategic, fostering alumni engagement and collective learning.References:The Surge Institute WebsiteThe Surge Institute’s ProgamsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/tobias-voigt/nexusLicense code: M2POPMBVFCE0RIPZ