What is the You Can’t Fail Leadership Learning Community?
A leadership development program specifically designed to develop and accelerate the career paths of early- and mid-career professional women of color
About the Program
The program is open to women leaders ages 25+ who identify as African American, Latina/Hispanic, and/or Native American or otherwise underrepresented in their professional industries of employment.
The program consists of at least 10 meetings and assignments. Due to the in-depth curriculum and interactive nature of YCF LLC, participants are expected to attend all workshop sessions and events.
There is no educational requirement. You do not need a college degree to apply or participate in this program.
Qualified candidates have 1-15 years of experience and demonstrate top talent.
Participants are assigned a personal mentor who is a senior leader and is relevant to the participant’s professional industry. Periodic mentor sessions assist with identifying and securing relevant employment opportunities.
Participants who successfully complete the program are featured in the YCF Leadership Learning Community resume booklet which is distributed to various corporate partners.
There is no application fee. Also, this program is fully funded by You Can’t Fail’s strategic partners. There is no financial cost to program participants
2024 Session Dates
There will be ten (10) virtual bi-weekly sessions from June - October 2024. Sessions will be held Saturday mornings 9 am - 12 pm. Attendance for all sessions is an expectation of all program participants.
June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7, September 21, October 12, October 16
About Our Graduates
YCF Leadership Learning Community graduates are effectively applying the philosophies, skills, behaviors and career strategies they acquired during their time in the program and are featured in the resume booklet which is distributed to various corporate partners. We are confident that they will continue to ignite the world with their awe-inspiring leadership and success.
About Our Recruits
You Can’t Fail, Inc. seeks early- to mid-level career professional women leaders for the Leadership Learning Community.
You Can’t Fail, Inc., is committed to working with a portfolio of professional partners to bridge the diversity gap by connecting and developing top talent and securing them employment.
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Ambition
Interested in developing and accelerating their leadership skills and career paths
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Drive
Interested in developing an achievable and measurable career plan
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Determination
Committed and available to participate in a learning community
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Charisma
Willing and able to collaborate with other aspiring and current women leaders
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Enthusiasm
Interested in being linked with key partners and mentors to help them obtain opportunities to accelerate their career
Deliverables
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Development of a Leadership/Career Plan
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Present Leadership Development/Career Plan at the closing ceremony
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Periodic mentor sessions (scheduled on your own)
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Project team meetings (scheduled on your own)
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Workshop session “homework” assignments (participants will be encouraged to work collaboratively with their team to complete these interactive assignments)
How to Apply
Applications for 2024 are now closed. Please contact us if you are interested in participating in the 2025 cohort.
Submit Application
Submit one (1) letter of recommendation to leadership@youcantfailinc.org.
The letter of recommendation should come from an individual who can attest to applicant’s professional potential and developmental needs and include:
How recommender knows applicant, including length of time
Description of professional capacity recommender has worked with the applicant
Recommended leadership development needs for applicant
Submit Letter of Recommendation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The program is open to women leaders ages 25+ who identify as African American, Latina/Hispanic, and/or Native American or otherwise underrepresented in their professional industries of employment. Professional women who are underrepresented in their professional industry of employment are highly encouraged to apply regardless of their ethnicity.
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Career changers with 1-15 years of professional work experience within their new industry/company are highly encouraged to apply.
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No. Currently, this program is specifically designed to support the unique career experiences of women so we are only accepting applicants from women at this time.
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Yes. The goal of this program is to help bridge the professional diversity gap for women of color and other women who are underrepresented in their professional industries. Professional women who are underrepresented in their professional industry of employment are highly encouraged to apply regardless of their ethnicity.
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No. This program is seeking a diverse pool of participants within the cohort and will utilize the robust You Can’t Fail, Inc., network to ensure program participants receive a mentor who is a senior leader in their specific industry to assist with the various components of their career planning. Applicants of all sectors and industries are encouraged to apply.
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We are seeking to identify, develop, and connect top talent participants with this program. Applicants should be able to provide examples of how they demonstrate their leadership and professional top talent within their communities or workplace.
Words From Our Graduates
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"Thank-you for providing a space for self care. My heart and my mind is fulfilled. I truly enjoy Gwen’s presentations."
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“These sessions open my eyes on different levels that are going to help me unlock my power of leadership.”
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“I enjoy how professional and impactful this cohort is. I feel privileged, energized and in the right place for growth and relationship building. This group of women is amazing. I am grateful!”