ALCOAST 515/22 - DEC 2022 SOLICITATION FOR FY23 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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ALCOAST 515/22
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SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR FY23 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. The Office of Leadership, COMDT (CG-128), is soliciting
applications for Graduate School USA, and the Partnership in Public
Service Excellence in Government Fellows 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:
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http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Leadership/Courses/

2. Graduate School USA Courses:
    a. The Aspiring Leader Program (Course Code: 500926) is held
virtually. This intensive 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 2023
     3) Program Duration: One month, 30 OCT 2023 to 8 DEC 2023
     4) Virtual Session Dates: 30 OCT to 3 NOV 2023 and 4-8 DEC
2023
    b. The New Leader Program (Course Code: 500917) is held
virtually. This six-month 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 hours 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 2023
     3) Program Duration: Six months, 31 JUL 2023 to 2 FEB 2024
     4) Virtual Session Dates: 31 JUL to 4 AUG 2023, 30 OCT to
3 NOV 2023, and 29 JAN to 2 FEB 2024
    c. The Executive Leader Program (Course Code: 500916) is a
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 hours
per week outside of sessions to work on class 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 2023
     3) Program Duration: Nine months, 15 MAY 2023 to 16 FEB 2024
     4) Session Dates: 15-19 MAY 2023 (DC), 14-18 AUG 2023
(Virtual), 13-17 NOV 2023 (Virtual), and 12-16 FEB 2024 (DC)
    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 WL-14) members.
     2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2023
     3) Program Duration: 12 months, 18 SEP 2023 to 27 SEP 2024
     4) Virtual Session Dates: 18-22 SEP 2023, 22-26 JAN 2024,
20-24 MAY 2024, and 23-27 SEP 2024
   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. Partnership for Public Service:
    a. The Excellence in Government Fellows program strengthens the
leadership skills of GS 14-15, O-5, and O-6 members through a proven
combination of innovative coursework, best practices benchmarking,
action learning projects, executive coaching, and government-wide
networking. During this 10-month program, fellows remain in their
full time positions and meet three days every six weeks in person.
This equates to spending a total of 24 days in session. Fellows will
be required to devote up to five hours per week to coursework and
will work in teams to develop a project plan to address and solve
actual agency problems.
     1) Eligibility: GS 14-15, O-5, and O-6 leaders seeking to
solve national challenges by driving innovation, inspiring
employees, and delivering results(exceptional GS-13s are also
encouraged to apply).
     2) CG Application Deadline: 1 FEB 2023
     3) Program Duration: 11 months, APR 25 2023 to MAR 7 2024
     4) Session Dates: APR 25-28 2023, JUN 27-30 2023;
AUG 28-31 2023, NOV 6-9 2023; JAN 9-12 2024, and MAR 8-7 2024
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:
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http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Leadership/Courses/

    b. All travel and tuition costs for these programs are funded by
the Office of Leadership.
    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
email: Kin.P.Szeto2@uscg.mil.
6. Blanca A. Sanchez, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership (CG-12), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.