ASPIRE 2021 IS HAPPENING!
The New Cohort begins August 4-6, 2021 (starting virtually)
To maximize participant safety and participation ability, we will start the 9-month journey with a virtual retreat and finish the journey with an in-person retreat in Estes Park, CO in May of 2022.
Payment can be split into two payments across multiple budget years.
ASPIRE Together
Develop Your Leadership Savvy, Change Your Future!
ASPIRE, a compliment to MASTERMIND, is a focused five-month program for aspiring career services leaders (assistant directors, coaches, coordinators, associate directors) to grow their leadership depth, assess how they can lead more effectively in career services today, and explore what it takes to advance in their career.
Growth & Connections
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3-Days in the Rocky Mountains plus 4 online events
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Thrive inside a community group (C-Group) with 10 colleagues to build robust connections.
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Interact with multiple leading experts inside and outside the field.
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Dialogue together through the skillset it takes to be the Top-Level Leader of a Career Center.
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Experience a personal refresh!
Schedule
In-Person
The Lodges at the YMCA of The Rockies, Estes Park, CO
NOTE: ASPIRE begins at 3:30pm on Day 1 and ends at 11:30am on Day3. It take 1 hour 45 min to get to Estes Park from DIA in a rental car. It is one of the most beautiful drives in the USA.
4 Additional Sessions
Online Video Training & Community with your C-Group
2021 ASPIRE Costs
ALL INCLUSIVE PROGRAM
Member Rate: $2,550
Non-Member Rate: $2,750
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Availability to pay in two payments across 2 budget years
All Inclusive of:
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Single Room at YMCA of The Rockies Lodges for 2 nights
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Meals during Estes Park Program
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ASPIRE Training Guide
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Online Connection Forums
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50% off our Annual Conference in 2022 - Date TBA for ASPIRE Reunion and Graduation Ceremony
ASPIRE
ONE OF TWO ANNUAL SIGNATURE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Estes Park, CO
What is the difference between ASPIRE and MASTERMIND?
ASPIRE is for...
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Emerging Leaders
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You are a coach, coordinator, asstant director, associate director, but not the Top-Level Career Staff in your Office
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You want to continue to climb the ladder of leadership in career services
MASTERMIND is for...
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Top-Level Leaders
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You are the Top-Level Career Staff in your Office (26 Spots)
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Note: There are 8 spots for current Career Leaders who report directly to the Top-Level Leader
2020 ASPIRE Facilitators
2021 facilitators TBA soon
Jeremy Podany
Founder, CEO
The Career Leadership Collective
Mindy Deardurff
Dean of Career Exploration
Macalester College
Staci Fowler
Managing Director, Employer Services
The George Washington University
Nick Cattin
Manager of Consulting & Training
The Career Leadership Collective
Logistics
TRANSPORTATION & LODGING
TRANSPORTATION ON YOUR OWN
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We recommend renting a car and car pooling with colleagues.
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Round Trip Shuttle from DIA to Estes Park (Plan ahead, book ahead). If arriving to DIA after 10:00am on Day 1, then you should carpool with colleagues or rent a car. 10:00am is the last best shuttle to Estes.
LODGING FAQs
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Can I get to Estes the night prior or stay an extra night? Yes! The cost is on you, but you can call the Lodge to arrange this after you register and we get you on the roster - we will let you know.
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Can I bring a partner or kids to stay with me. Yes. While they won't see you much during ASPIRE and will have to buy their own meal tickets, the YMCA of the Rockies was recently named the #1 Family Resort in the Country by USA Today. There are tons of things for partners and kids to do onsite and in the area. A good excuse to extend your stay.
Want to chat about ASPIRE before registering?
2020 Agenda + Curriculum
Day 1
Tuesday,
June 9, 2019
2:00-3:00pm
Check-in
3:00-5:00
raining Session 1: The New Leadership Acumen in Career Services
5:00-6:00
Dinner
6:00-6:30
Break
6:30-7:30
Leadership Strength + The Path Forward
8:00-10:00
Drinks + Socializing by the Fire
Day 2
Wednesday,
June 10, 2019
7:30-8:30
Breakfast
8:30-10:30
Training Session 2: Empowering and Challenging Your Staff Team
10:30-12:00
C-Group Time
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:00-3:00
Training Session 3: Leading Across Campus Departments
3:00-5:00
C-Group Connection Time
5:00-6:00
Dinner
6:00-10:00
Free Time in Estes Park Village
Day 3
Thursday,
June 11, 2019
7:30-8:30
Breakfast
8:30-9:30
Training Session 4: Advancing Forward: How do I get there?
9:30-10:30
C-Group Reflections
10:30-11:30
The Path Forward
11:30
End