Emerging HR Leaders Forum Quick Details Location Virtual Duration 19 total hours | 6 months Dates March to August 2026 Audience GS-9 to GS-12 HR federal employees Apply byFebruary 13, at 5 p.m. EST For more information, contact: Eric Feldman at efeldman@ourpublicservice.org or (202) 780-0814. FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES Emerging HR Leaders Forum The federal HR workforce plays a critical role in bringing the most talented people into government and ensuring they have what they need to succeed. Agencies must invest in the next generation of HR employees to secure the strength of their workforce. The Emerging HR Leaders program is a professional development opportunity for HR employees early in their federal careers. Participants develop the foundational knowledge and the professional network necessary to navigate their federal HR careers and maximize their impact in government. Throughout this six-month program, participants engage in professional development activities and learn from subject matter experts. The sessions emphasize conversation and application to ensure participants understand concepts fully and are capable of using the skills and knowledge they acquire. After graduation, emerging HR leaders build on the connections they developed by joining the Partnership’s Leadership Alumni Network. Multiple cohorts of the program graduate each year, providing them with an ever-growing network of federal HR professionals to engage with and learn from. Learn more about the Collaborative Program details PDF Sign up for email updates to learn more about our Emerging HR Leaders Forum How to Apply EHRL participants are nominated by their agency. Training officers at agency members of the Federal Human Capital Collaborative will communicate directly with eligible employees and will submit information of selected participants directly to the Partnership. If you have questions about the Collaborative or the EHRL nomination process, contact Eric Feldman at efeldman@ourpublicservice.org. 89% of participants said they gained insight into the workings of other agencies and benefited from information sharing 97% of participants said they would recommend the program to a colleague “This was a fantastic program. A must have for any HR professional that wishes to advance to the next level.” -Former EHRL participant Session Details The program consists of six sessions over the course of six months. Participants attend the program virtually via Zoom for Government, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. EST. During sessions, experienced instructors facilitate engaging conversations, activities, and workshops around key course concepts. We expect that participants will attend every session and adequately prepare for each one by reading reports, case studies, and articles. Prior to applying to the program, participants should review the program schedule and confirm their availability. In addition to the six sessions below, participants will attend a mandatory virtual orientation session on March 5, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. EST. Session 1: March 12, 2026 The State of Federal HR and Your Place in It Explore the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace Commit to a continuous learning experience within the EHRL program Session 2: April 9, 2026 Building Relationships Understand key components to build trusting relationships Develop communication practices that promote trust building Session 3: May 14, 2026 Understanding and Tackling Problems Discuss the importance of getting to the root cause of a problem Practice a method for discovering the root cause of a problem Explore what steps can be taken to determine potential solutions Session 4: June 11, 2026 Taking Initiative Exploring what taking initiative means in the context of federal HR Understand how to identify opportunities to take initiative Session 5: July 9, 2026 Building Partnerships Gain strategies for making a pitch Learn how to use the five styles of influence Session 6: August 6, 2026 Career Coaching and Celebration Reflect on program models and discuss how to integrate them further as a leader Celebrate your achievements over the past six months Staff Members from the Partnership staff will work with you throughout the Emerging HR Leaders Forum to ensure that your experience goes smoothly.
