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July 25, 2024
DHS Mentoring Program
The Department offers a number of formal and informal mentoring programs in all components and across all occupational functions. The DHS Mentoring Programs are formal programs that provide enriching experiences through reciprocal relationships and opportunities for personal and professional growth while sharing knowledge, leveraging skills and cultivating talent. The programs provide a series of developmental experiences for matched mentoring pairs. Through the mentoring relationship, mentors have the opportunity to guide and share experiences, knowledge, and skills that will contribute to the mentee’s growth. Mentoring relationships require time, commitment, and clear plans of action.
Aug. 14, 2024
DHS Rotation Program (HSRP)
The Department of Homeland Security Rotation Program provides developmental assignments that give DHS employees opportunities to broaden their skills, gain organizational knowledge, and enhance their personal and professional growth.
DHS Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program
One of the ways DHS develops a supportive culture of continuous learning is through the Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program. This program helps high potential leaders advance their executive capabilities, in order to play a critical role in securing our Nation in the areas of counterterrorism, border security, immigration, and preparedness, response and recovery.
Nov. 8, 2018
DHS Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP)
Designed to develop the talents and skills of individuals with executive potential in order to create a cadre of candidates who can assume senior management positions at the SES level as vacancies occur. Candidates who successfully complete the program and receive certification of their executive qualifications by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) under the criterion of 5 U.S.C. 3393(c)(2)(B), will be eligible for initial noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Target audience: high-performing GS14/15 (or equivalent)
June 9, 2024
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) I and II
This certificate course is designed to help educate and prepare enlisted leaders assigned to Joint organizations or those going to Joint assignments. Upon completion of the course, students will be better prepared to: operate or work in a joint environment or organization; lead members of multiple Services; and contribute to joint mission success.
Aug. 16, 2024
Excellence in Government and e-Government Fellows Programs
The Excellence in Government Fellows and e-Government Fellows programs are proven, recognized initiatives focused on building strong public-sector leadership and management, driven by innovation and focused on results. Over the course of a year, during which Fellows remain in their full-time jobs, the programs concentrate on achieving results and delivering powerful lessons about leadership. Target audience: GS 14-15, O5-6 leaders seeking to solve national challenges by driving innovation, inspiring employees, and delivering results (exceptional GS-13s are also encouraged to apply).
Executive Leadership Program (500916)
The Executive Leader Program, conducted by the Graduate School, USA, provides leadership and managerial training and development opportunities for employees who have a high potential to be a future federal manager. Target audience: GS 11-13, Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) NF 4-5 members who are not supervisors or are new supervisors with less than one year of supervisory experience, and equivalent wage grade levels (WG and WL 10-15).
Executive Potential Program (500915)
The program challenges its participants to step outside their comfort level, to sample new environments and to stretch, grow, contribute and make a difference. The program is based on the Office of Personnel Management's Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Graduate School, USDA's Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI). Target audience: GS 13-15 and equivalent wage grade levels (WS 14-18 and WL 14)
Gateway (National Defense University)
GATEWAY reinforces joint perspectives while preparing select E-7s for enhanced joint leadership opportunities at the operational level. This course fulfills a resident EJPME continuum gap that presently exists between the distance learning courses, Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) I/II, and KEYSTONE. This course will allow mid-grade Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) and Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) the opportunity to elevate their tactical and operational leadership experience in a joint learning environment. Listed below are the GATEWAY Joint Learning Areas (JLAs).
Aug. 15, 2024
Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (JSOFSEA) (100021)
This course provides students with the Joint Senior Enlisted Leadership perspective through each of the Key Lessons, which are Joint Communications, Organizational Management, Strategy, and Force Development. Target audience: Active Duty E-8 or E-9
Keystone (100188)
The Keystone Course will educate Command Senior Enlisted Leaders (CSELs) and provide them the opportunity to visit and receive briefings at the National Defense University, the DJS J7 Joint Coalition Warfighting Joint Operation Module (JOM) in Suffolk, VA, and several Combatant Commands and Joint Task Forces. Target audience: E-9s currently serving in or slated to serve in a general or flag officer level joint headquarters or service headquarters that could be assigned as a joint task force.
Aug. 23, 2024
Leadership and Management School (LAMS) (340720)
The course develops leadership skills, knowledge, and performance for Coast Guard Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian, and Auxiliary personnel who are considered first-line supervisors and mid-level managers. Target Audience: E-4, E-5
Sept. 1, 2017
Leadership Development Requirements for Enlisted Advancement Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
1. What exactly is the Enlisted Leadership Development Continuum?Answer: The continuum is a series of leadership development courses, anchored by the 28 Leadership Competencies and complimented by the EPME Performance Requirements, which progressively build upon the leadership fundamentals attained in accessions training to effectively prepare our
Management Development I (501363)
Provides new managers the opportunity to learn and hone the essential skills necessary for successful transition into entry level management. (formerly Seminar for New Managers)
June 8, 2024
Management Development II (501362)
Provides experienced managers the opportunity to work on dynamic thinking, creativity, and innovative, results-getting implementation by exposing managers to new approaches and processes.
Midgrade Officer and Civilian Transition Course (MOCTC 1)
As officers and civilians transition to roles of greater responsibility and broader impact, their leadership abilities and approach must evolve to handle more complex leadership challenges. Target audience: O-3s and GS-12s (or other civilian schedule equivalent). However O-4s and GS-13s that have recently assumed supervisory roles are encouraged to apply. Reserve O-3s and O-4s are eligible to apply.
Nov. 6, 2018
Midgrade Officer and Civilian Transition Course 2 (MOCTC 2)
As officers and civilians advance in our organization they must transition from serving as technical experts to organizational leaders. Target audience: O4s and GS13s (or other civilian schedule equivalent). However, high performing GS-12s and GS-14s that have recently assumed supervisory roles are encouraged to apply. Reserve O4s may be considered for MOCTC-2, pending funding approval from their DXR.
June 1, 2024
National Security Executive Leadership Seminar (NSELS)
The Foreign Service Institute National Security Executive Leadership Seminar (NSELS) course offers participants exposure to high-level Administration officials and the latest insights on policy deliberations. Speakers have included the Deputy Secretaries of State and Treasury, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, the Deputy Director of ODNI, as well as other leaders from the national security, business and NGO communities. Target audience: GS-15/O6 and equivalent members are eligible to participate.
New Leader Program (500917)
The program is designed to strengthen the employee's leadership competencies and to teach them how to apply the skills they learn in real-world situations. Participants gain knowledge and practice skills that will help them develop into effective leaders. Target audience: GS 7-11, Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) NF 3-4, and equivalent wage grade levels (WG 10-15, WL 6-14, WS 8-13)
July 24, 2024
Organizational Leadership
Selectees study leadership development tactics, strategic change management, and group dynamics through the application of scientific theory at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Students may either attend George Washington University in Washington, DC or complete the program online. Alternate universities may be considered.