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New Jersey Black Women’s Collective
Leadership Institute

NJBWC Cohort 2025
Apply Now!
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
January 5, 2026

LOCATIONS:
MCCC Conference Center
Virtual Sessions

For additional information: njblackwomenscollective@gmail.com

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THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Don’t miss out on the New Jersey Black Women’s Collective 3RD CONSECUTIVE Leadership Institute Cohort, launching on Saturday, February 7th 2026!

* *  Applications Now Open * *

Application deadline: January 5, 2026
Cohort 2026: February 7, 2026 – June 6, 2026

Designed for emerging leaders in any sector, the Leadership Institute will help participants gain the skills and strategies needed to address current problems in real time, actualize their skilled vision, and build effectiveness, while developing a talent pipeline for Black women leaders in New Jersey. We welcome participants of any race, gender, or ethnicity.

The Leadership Institute consist of 15 intensive curated sessions led by renown keynote speakers and facilitators, Melody M. Fogarty and Rita Williams-Bogar. Sessions will include: Mercer County Community College high-level course instruction; a leadership assessment; a series of presentations, networking lunches, workshops, lectures, and panel discussions on a variety of topics specific to leadership, organizational culture, and personal development.

Apply if you are:

  • A mid-level manager or supervisor ready to advance your career.
  • Aspiring to elevate to Director and Vice President roles.
  • Interested in acquiring tools and strategies for effective change management.
  • Seeking to enhance your financial knowledge and skills to drive organizational success.
  • Looking to improve your fundraising abilities to support your organization’s mission and goals.
  • Aiming to enhance your time management abilities for better productivity and efficiency in your role.
  • Interested in developing skills to effectively navigate and influence politics in the workplace.
  • Committed to leading with AI and integrating technology into your leadership approach.

If you identify with these criteria and are eager to grow your leadership capabilities, we encourage you to apply! 

Facilitators

NJBWC Facilitators

GUEST SPEAKERS AND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

NJBWC Speakers

Syllabus

NJBWC Syllabus

About Mercer County Community College

Established in 1966, Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. MCCC’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the changing needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. MCCC President, Deborah E. Preston, Ph.D. Visit www.mccc.edu for more information.

Mercer County Community College

About New Jersey Black Women’s Collective

The New Jersey Black Women’s Collective (NJBWC) is New Jersey’s first comprehensive advocacy organization solely dedicated to the proliferation of Black women leaders in the state. Established in 2021, the 501c(3) non-profit organization’s goal is to garner, harness and strengthen the economic, social and political power of Black women in New Jersey by directly investing in and advocating for Black women through coalition building, fundraising, community and stakeholder engagement.

 

NJBWC Co-Founders

NJBWC Co-Founders

 

 

 

Sponsors

NJBWC Sponsors