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GSL’s The Fellows Experience Opens Applications for 2024-2025 Cohort

Greater St. Louis, Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2024-2025 cohort of its Fellows Experience program. This transformative leadership development opportunity aims to address the interests and challenges faced by professionals of color as they strive to advance their careers.

Participants of The Fellows Experience have the chance to explore their value, reignite their passion, chart their own path, and discover new possibilities in both their personal and professional lives. By taking part in the program, individuals are encouraged to embrace a more empowered and transformed version of themselves, positioning them as influential leaders in the business and community spheres.

Reflecting on the impact of the program, Chris Carroll, a past participant from the 2016-2017 cohort, shared, "The knowledge and confidence I’ve gained from the Fellows Experience helped inspire me to take the next step in my career, level up, and pursue C-Suite opportunities."

Since its establishment in 2006, The Fellows program has seen over 1,200 individuals complete the program, with a significant portion remaining in the St. Louis metro area. Some notable statistics from the program include 70% of Fellows being promoted within two years, 26% being elected to boards or appointed to committees, and collectively contributing 1,600 hours of community service annually.

The program, which will run from August 2024 to September 2025, features monthly full-day sessions, a three-day retreat, and optional after-hours events. Applications for the upcoming cohort are being accepted until May 17, 2024, targeting mid- to senior-level professionals with at least seven years of experience, a track record of community leadership, and a desire to enhance their leadership and professional skills.

Ethnically, racially, and gender diverse professionals, as well as individuals from all backgrounds, are encouraged to apply for The Fellows Experience. For more information or to submit an application, interested individuals can contact Trezette Dixon, Senior Director, at trezette@greaterstlinc.com or Fellows@GreaterStLouisInc.com.

GSL’s The Fellows Experience: Empowering Professionals of Color in St. Louis