ALCOAST 383/19 - DEC 2019 SOLICITATION FOR FY20 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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SUBJ:  SOLICITATION FOR FY20 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. The Office of Leadership, COMDT (CG-128), is soliciting applications
for Graduate School USA, Capitol Hill, White House, and FY20 Leadership
Professional Development program offerings for civilians and military members.
These outstanding programs are designed to grow military and future public
service leaders with unique opportunities to expand their leadership knowledge
base in focused environments. Additional information on these courses can be
found at: http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Leadership/Courses/.
2. Graduate School USA Courses:
    a. The Aspiring Leader Program (Course Code: 500926) is held in
Washington, DC. This intensive blended program is structured to prepare
future public service leaders by strengthening core competencies and
managerial skills essential to the growth and success of individuals in the
GS 4-6 levels. Participants will be required to attend two, one-week
training sessions, and dedicate 3-8 hours per week between training sessions.
       1) Eligibility: GS 4-6, Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) NF 2-3, and
equivalent wage grade levels (WG 5-11, WL 1-14, WS 1-8)
       2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2020
       3) Program Duration: One month, 20 JUL 2020 to 28 AUG 2020
       4) Resident Session Dates: 20-24 JUL 2020 and 24-28 AUG 2020
     b. The New Leader Program (Course Code: 500917) is held in Washington, DC.
This six-month blended program develops future public service leaders by
providing assessment, experiential learning and individual development
opportunities, and is open to employees who have high potential for
leadership or have recently entered leadership positions. Individuals
should be nominated for this program based on their potential and motivation
to complete all requirements and participate fully in all components of this
intensive six-month program. Participants will be away from their primary
duties for three, one-week sessions, and should be prepared to dedicate 4-6
hrs per week on assignments between training sessions.
       1) Eligibility: GS 7-11, NF 3-4, and equivalent wage grade levels:
(WG 10-15, WL 6-14, WS 8-13)
       2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2020
       3) Program Duration: Six months, 17 AUG 2020 to 26 FEB 2021
       4) Resident Session Dates: 17-21 AUG 2020, 16-20 NOV 2020, and
22-26 FEB 2021
    c. The Executive Leader Program (Course Code: 500916) is held in
Washington, DC. This is a blended leadership development program designed
for mid-level employees that provides assessment, experiential learning
and individual developmental opportunities, and career planning for
high-potential federal employees to prepare them for future positions
as leaders and managers. This training requires participants to be
away from their positions for a minimum of four, one-week sessions, and
participants should be prepared to spend an average of 4-6 hrs per week
outside of the resident sessions working on related assignments. 
       1) Eligibility: GS 11-13, wage grade equivalent (WL and WG 10-15),
NF 4-5 members who are not supervisors or are new supervisors with less
than one year of supervisory experience
       2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2020
       3) Program Duration: Nine months, 4 MAY 2020 to 5 FEB 2021
       4) Resident Session Dates: 4-8 MAY 2020, 3-7 AUG 2020, 2-6 NOV 2020,
and 1-5 FEB 2021
    d. The Executive Potential Program (Course Code: 500915) is held in
Washington, DC. This blended program provides leadership and managerial
training and development opportunities for employees who have a high
potential to become a future senior Federal manager. The ideal participants
are employees who may be expected to assume responsibility for programmatic
or policy leadership in their departments or agencies in the near future.
Participants should plan on being away from the unit for four, one-week
sessions. Participants will complete two 60-day developmental rotational
assignments and should plan to spend an average of 20 hours per week on
course work between resident sessions.
       1) Eligibility: GS 13-15, wage grade equivalent (WS 14-18 and WL-14) members
       2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2020
       3) Program Duration: 12 months, 6 APR 2020 to 9 APR 2021
       4) Resident Session Dates: 6-10 APR 2020, 10-14 AUG 2020, 7-11 DEC 2020,
and 5-9 APR 2021
    e. Units with members applying to GS Graduate School courses are expected to
support their participant in the following manner:
       1) Help facilitate and support developmental rotational assignment(s) if
applicable - preferably in an area outside of the member's specialty and command
environment. 
       2) Be active in the member's leadership growth - to include participating in
the development of the Leadership Development Plan (LDP), and shadow assignments.
Supervisors should seek to assist members in finding shadow assignments that will
develop and encourage leadership opportunities with possible advancement opportunities.
       3) Support and encourage member participation in the training program and its
extensive requirements.
       4) Assist the member in completing required training assignments in a
timely manner.
3. Alan L. Freed Associates Courses:
    a. Capitol Hill Workshop (Course Code: 500921) is held in Washington, DC. This
course provides managers the opportunity to discuss a number of current and critical
issues featuring a group of nationally recognized speakers who are experienced in all
aspects of the national policymaking process.
       1) Eligibility: GS 13-15, and O-5/O-6
       2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2020
       3) Resident Session Dates: 15-17 SEP 2020
    b. White House Workshop, (Course Code: 500920) is held in Washington, DC. This
program provides managers with a faculty of high-level, internationally recognized
experts who will discuss both the domestic and global implications of the
administration's policies and their impact on executive leadership in the Department
of Defense, the Intelligence community, and other Executive branch agencies.
       1) Eligibility: GS 13-15, and O-5/O-6
       2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2020
       3) Resident Session Dates: 22-24 SEP 2020
4. Application Procedures:
    a. A selection panel will be convened to select the best qualified
candidates for courses listed in paragraphs 1 - 3 above. Application
procedures and course information are available for individuals interested
in applying for these courses at: http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Leadership/Courses/
    b. All travel and tuition costs for these programs are funded by
the Office of Leadership through AFC 56 funds.
    c. The Coast Guard is committed to providing equal access to these
professional development opportunities for our employees with
disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations, please forward
your request to Kin Szeto via e-mail.
    d. NAF employees interested in attending leadership courses or
programs should email completed packages no later than one week prior
to the due date to Ms. Victoria Council at Victoria.Council@cgexchange.org,
757-842-4790.
5. Questions can be directed to Kin Szeto at 202-475-5515 or Kin.P.Szeto2@uscg.mil.
6. Ms. Michelle R. Godfrey, Director of Civilian Human Resources, Diversity
and Leadership, sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.