AAGEN 2024 - 2025 Senior Executive Service Leadership Development Program Update

Thank you to all who submitted applications for the AAGEN 2024-2025 SES Leadership Development Program. The application period is now closed, and we are currently reviewing submissions. Selected participants will be notified in the coming weeks.

Calling All Senior Executive Service (SES) Members: Volunteer Opportunities Available!

As we prepare for another impactful program, we are seeking current SES/ST/SL members who are interested in volunteering as mentors, speakers, or panelists. Volunteering provides a unique opportunity to share your executive leadership experiences, support the next generation of executive leaders, and contribute to developing a diverse and effective federal workforce.

If you want to volunteer, please indicate your interest by providing contact details and emailing us at SES-DP@aagen.org.

Thank you for supporting AAGEN and helping to shape the future of leadership in the federal government.

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The Asian American Government Executives Network (AAGEN) Senior Executive Service (SES) Leadership Development Program is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Class through September 10, 2024.

The AAGEN SES Leadership Development Program is a comprehensive program that offers executive development courses, coaching in mock interviews, individual mentoring, and career counseling for candidates to gain the skills to effectively compete for SES positions. Each candidate will be assigned an SES mentor who will provide guidance throughout the program. Other benefits include: 

• SES application preparation
  
• Leadership training
• Mock interview
• Mentorship
• Public speaking tutorials
• Networking opportunities
  

The next class will commence December 9-11, 2024 and the program will continue through September 2025. The training sessions will be held in the Washington, DC metro area.  Participants should expect a quarterly time commitment of 2-3 days of classes and other sessions, plus at least one mentoring session. Additional activities, as assigned by the SES mentor and trainers, will be completed on the participant’s own time.

For more information about the program, please visit http://www.aagen.org/SESDevelopmentProg

AAGEN SES Development Class Size:

• Up to 20 participants will be selected for this program
  

Who May Apply:

• Applicants must be at the GS-15 equivalent level or higher, and have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience, or GS-14 with two (2) years of supervisory or leadership equivalent experience or non-government executive professionals with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Applicants from both AANHPIs and non-AANHPIs who can demonstrate that they support the mission of the AAGEN SES-DP to promote more AANHPIs into leadership positions within the government will be chosen.

Application Requirements:

Submit a cover sheet and completed supporting application package as one combined Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf) to SES-DP@aagen.org by September 10, 2024.

As one combined Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf), the supporting application package will consist of the following:

1. REQUIRED - A completed cover sheet
2. REQUIRED - A current, Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ)-based resume that is no more than five pages
   
3. REQUIRED - ECQs - you must submit only ONE example per ECQ. You will be evaluated both on your ability to exhibit the core competencies and to select your strongest example. Please read the OPM guidance on ECQ writing.
   
4. REQUIRED - A completed Executive Development Plan (sample).  Developmental projects will be required as part of the training.  A Developmental Assignment is highly encouraged with support from the federal agency or employer and should be reflected in the Developmental Plan.
   
5. OPTIONAL - Up to two professional references

Incomplete applications will be rated as "ineligible" and will not be considered.

Notification:

• Applicants will be notified via email of the selection committee’s decision by mid-October 2024.
  

Selected applicants will be required to do the following prior to acceptance into the program:

1. Provide evidence of supervisory approval and/or organizational support
2. Acknowledgement of guarantee of travel funds for selected applicants outside the DC metropolitan area
3. Enroll or renew a three-year AAGEN membership starting NLT December 2024

Program Cost:

With the generous sponsorship of Spectrum Knowledge and Elevate, this year's program is being offered at no additional monetary cost beyond:

1. The three-year membership requirement for the program participants
2. The authorization and funds to participate in SES LDP associated events during normal business hours (inclusive of travel expenses for program participants outside the DC metropolitan area) for the participants' respective organizations

If you have any questions, please contact SES-DP@aagen.org.