This program is a powerful investment in Georgia's next generation of engineers and distinguishes your firm as an industry leader. For more than 20 years, the Future Leaders Program has trained talented, up-and-coming engineers to set them on a track for leadership. Participants learn from an array of professionals on topics such as business development, presentation skills and effective marketing. Plus, sessions over the nine-month program include an introduction to industry-related political advocacy, accounting and risk management. The class is limited to the first 50 registrants, so don't wait: Register today!

Session 1: DISC Assessment
September 5
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SunTrust Park, 755 Battery Avenue SE, Atlanta
Presenter: Christopher W. Jones, Organizational Development and Training Specialist

Kicking off the 2016-2017 program, attendees will take a DISC Assessment to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses in communicating and working with others, while also learning strategies on relating to other personality types. After the course, stick around to end the night with dinner and a Braves game.

Session 2: Marketing Yourself
October 3 
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Monday Night Brewing, 670 Trabert Avenue NW, Atlanta
Presenter: Jennifer Hebblethwaite, Graceworks

Session 3: Harmonious Project Management (Joint Session with the Associated General Contractors of Georgia)
November 1
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Followed by Lunch)
AGC Training Room, 1940 The Exchange, Atlanta

Session 4: Insurance and Liability
January 9
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Houck's Grille, 10930 Crabapple Road, Roswell
Presenter: Lee Edmond, Crow Friedman Group, a Risk Strategies Company

Session 5: The Impact of Politics on Engineering in Georgia - Building Georgia Legislative Day
February 14
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Georgia State Capitol (Tour Included), 206 Washington Street SW, Atlanta
Presenter: Michael 'Sully' Sullivan, ACEC Georgia

Session 6: A/E/C Accounting
March 6
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location TBD
Presenter: Lisa Moreau, TJS Deemer Dana

Session 7: A Last Word on Best Practices for Effective Business Development, Communications and Career Success
April 10
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Pond, 3500 Parkway Lane, #500, Peachtree Corners
Panel of Industry Leaders