Minnesota Black Fellows

ENGAGING BLACK PROFESSIONALS IN CORE BUSINESS STRATEGIES.

The Minnesota Black Fellows Program offers a groundbreaking curriculum tailored to address the experience of ambitious Black professionals as they move into management roles, and to equip them with the tools needed to lead effectively while still being managed.

Registration for the Class of 2025 is open now through January 31, 2025.

Who Should Consider This Program?

The Minnesota Black Fellows curriculum is most suitable for Black professionals with 7-10 years of experience. The program is recognized for its ability to consistently pave pathways from management to leadership- level roles for high potential professionals. Admission is limited to Minnesota’s most promising Black professionals from all industries, as selected by their supervisors.

THE MINNESOTA BLACK FELLOWS EXPERIENCE

MANAGEMENT FOCUS

Fellows meet virtually in monthly sessions from February-November. Fellows are armed with strategies to excel as they oversee and grow their own teams, while remaining influential and accountable to their leadership. Our programs also engage Fellows’ managers directly. Leading program faculty have developed sessions designed specifically to support the success of managers of participants.

COHORT LEARNING

Fellows are grouped in cohorts for enhanced engagement, peer feedback, and application of their learning. Additionally, Fellows are invited to in-person convenings with regional business leaders to expand their professional network. We provide space for Fellows to connect and cultivate personal and collegial relationships that long outlast programming.

EXECUTIVE COACHING

Fellows receive both individual and cohort executive coaching to apply their learning. Participants engage in concentrated analysis and real-world problem solving with an assigned executive coach and cohort of cross-industry peers.

Alumni Feedback

98%

Of alumni would recommend The Partnership to a colleague.

85%

Of alumni have enhanced their job performance as a result of The Partnership.

83%

Of alumni could better navigate organizational cultures after their programs.

81%

Of alumni say The Partnership has strengthened their professional networks.

Join This Year’s Class!

Application Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025

Program Start Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025

Program Fee: $7,000

For More Information: Contact Claire Cooper at ccooper@thepartnershipinc.org

Registration is currently open for the Class of 2025