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Leadership Academy Program Overview

In order to participate in the Commissioner’s Experienced and Emerging Leaders program, applicants must have the written approval/endorsement of their Warden, District Supervisor, or Division Director and meet the following criteria: 1. Must have been employed with the Department for a minimum of three (3) years. 2. Must have been free of any disciplinary actions for two (2) years. 3. Must have received a minimum of “Successful” as an overall rating on the most recent Annual Performance Appraisal. 4. Must be in a supervisory, managerial, or executive leadership role or be in a Pay Grade of 38 or higher. 5. Must submit three (3) current letters of recommendation. 6. Participants shall be required to complete specific projects and prepare reports/ presentations to be presented to the Department’s Executive Staff.

Topics Included:

  • Fundamentals of Leadership
  • Self-Awareness
  • Leadership Team Building
  • Leadership Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Leadership Communication

DWE Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

DWE Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.



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Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.


Eligibility Requirements

How To Apply: Participation in the Leadership Academy shall be by application and selection. The Executive Director or designee shall convene a “Selection Board” to review and select applicants for this program.

Grade Level: Grade 36 and Higher. Please check with SPD to verify your grade level.

Program Requirements

In order to participate in the Leadership Academy, applicants must have the written approval/endorsement of their Warden, District Supervisor, or Division Director; and meet the following criteria:

  1. Must have been employed with the Department for a minimum of two (2) years.
  2. Must have been free of any disciplinary actions for two (2) years.
  3. Must have received a minimum of “Successful” as an overall rating on the most recent Annual Performance Appraisal.
  4. Must commit to fully participating in the program, including work assignments outside of the classroom.
  5. Must currently be in a Pay Grade of 36 or higher or a supervisory classification.

Program Schedule

Cohort A

  • February 2-7, 2025 &
  • June 23-27 2025

Cohort B

  • August 4-8, 2025 &
  • December 1-5, 2025

Conducted at Correctional Training Institute

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The Division of Workforce Engagement provides state-of-the-art instruction to department employees and to other stakeholders.

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