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Program Description:

 

The Executive Track is a FREE leadership development program designed for youth (grades 7-11) who are curious about what it truly takes to be a successful leader. Participants will meet monthly to explore how executives make critical decisions, set priorities, lead teams, and solve real-world challenges, while developing essential skills such as confidence, strategic thinking, communication, and resilience.

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A key component of this program is self-exploration and developing leadership skills that are often unspoken but can create significant barriers to future success. This program addresses those gaps by creating a space where youth and accomplished professionals can learn with and from one another.

 

Program Features:

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• Kick-Off Event: Meet, Greet & Lead (10/28/25) 5pm - 6:30pm at Hebert Hall, BV Hub at  670 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville, MA 

• Monthly Topic & Discussion Groups
  Interactive sessions during the school year (in-person + virtual) exploring topics such as:

  • Discovering your Leadership Style

  • Building Confidence & Professional Presence

  • Networking & Communication Skills

  • Leadership in Action: Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

  • Handling Stress & Increasing Resiliency  

  • Financial Literacy for Leaders

  • AI & Tech: Preparing for the future workplace

• Networking & Leadership
  In-person opportunities to practice professional communication skills in real time by networking with a variety of local executives, business owners, and female leaders.  Each networking session is followed by a reflective discussion among participants and professionals.  Opportunities to develop relationships that extend beyond The Executive Track program (ex. internships, coaching, volunteering) are encouraged.

• Understand Your Strengths: AgileBrain® Exclusive access to the neuroscience based AgileBrain® emotional assessment tool and resources throughout the program. This quick, interactive tool helps you understand your emotions, motivations, and leadership style.

• Facilitation: Ashley Bregman (BV Hub) will be the primary facilitator of the program with rotating special guests such as: Joscelyn Young (BV Hub, The Green Bean Project),  Lynn Turner (Core XP Business Solutions), Alise Breton (MCU), Erin Reid-Eriksen (Littler), Suzie Snow (PLTW), Sarah Clemens (MAPFRE Insurance), Emily Hajko and Carla Jachimczyk (True Robotics) and more!

• Certificate of Completions
  Awarded to students who fully participate and engage throughout the program.  Students are eligible to earn The Executive Track program completion certificate AND the AgileBrain Essential Skills Certificate. 

 

Program Requirements:

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• Be currently enrolled in grades 7-11

• Submit an application for acceptance into The Executive Track here

• Participants are expected to exhibit the following:

  • Respect and Kindness

  • Active participation

  • Attendance at 80% of sessions 

  • Notify the facilitator ahead of time if unable to attend

• Qualifiers for Certificate of Completion (optional)

 

Scheduled Meeting Times:

 

10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 1/13, 2/10, 3/17, 4/14, 5/19, 6/9  

 

*Dates in bold indicate in-person networking events from 5-6:30pm, all others are virtual 5-6pm

 

Please contact Lauren Barrett (barrett.lauren@bvhub.org) with any questions.