🌟 BOARDen Your Career: Governance Skills for Beginners
📅 Program Start Date: Monday, 18 August 2025
📍 Location: Online (via email + Zoom)
⏰ Duration: 4 weeks | ~1.5 hours/week
🎯 Hosted by: JCI East & West Melbourne + Resilient Leadership Academy
Are you an early-career professional looking to grow into a board or committee role?
Join us for BOARDen Your Career—a practical, beginner-friendly program designed to help you build governance knowledge and leadership confidence.
This 4-week online course will introduce you to the fundamentals of governance, board service, and strategic leadership, with insights from experienced directors.
👥 Who Should Attend
Early-career professionals (particularly in Melbourne)
Aspiring board/committee members
Anyone curious about governance and leadership development
🧭 What to Expect
Email lessons (2x/week): Bite-sized content to build core knowledge
Live group sessions (1x/week): 1‑hour Zoom calls with expert facilitators
Supportive learning environment with peers and mentors
Total time commitment: ~1.5 hours per week
📚 Weekly Topics
Week 1: What is a board? Roles, duties & responsibilities
Week 2: Finance basics for board members
Week 3: Board structures, constitutions & operations
Week 4: Leadership self-assessment: Are you board-ready?
🎓 Why Join?
Learn directly from current board directors
Understand the pathways into board service
Build your leadership profile and confidence
Perfect for those with little or no board experience
📝 How to Register
🔗 Apply by Sunday, 10 August 2025 to secure your spot.
👉 Visit: resilientleadershipacademy.com/2025-boarden-your-career-program