From Aspiring to Executive: Federal Leadership Development Programs That Advance Your Career (Webinar)

Whether you're early in your federal career or preparing for the Senior Executive Service, Graduate School USA has a leadership development path designed for you.

Join us for a 45-minute overview of four flagship programs — the Aspiring Leader Program, New Leader Program, Executive Leadership Program, and Executive Potential Program — each built around OPM leadership competencies and tailored to specific GS levels. You'll learn how each program combines classroom instruction, 1:1 mentoring, 360-degree assessments, and real-world developmental assignments to build the skills federal agencies need most.

With Spring 2026 cohorts launching in early May, now is the time to explore your options. Backed by 100+ years of training federal professionals across 125+ agencies, Graduate School USA is the trusted partner for your leadership journey.

This session is open to federal employees at all GS levels.

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this 45-minute session, attendees will be able to:

• Identify which leadership development program aligns with their current GS level and career goals — from the 6-week Aspiring Leader Program (up to GS-7) through the 12-month Executive Potential Program (GS 13-15).
• Understand the competency-based framework that drives all four programs, including how 360-degree assessments, mentoring, developmental assignments, and shadowing experiences accelerate readiness for the next level.
• Recognize how to leverage these programs to build ECQs and position themselves for supervisory, management, and SES-track roles within the federal government.
• Learn about registration and the upcoming cohort timelines — including the Spring 2026 cohorts launching in early May and the Fall cohorts launching in August.