Welcome to the 2027 Emerging Leaders Program Application Site

Deadline: September 15, 2026

Take your career to the next level and demonstrate your value to employers as an NSPE Emerging Leader!

The NSPE Emerging Leaders Program develops the next generation of engineers to fulfill NSPE’s mission to “create a world where the public can be confident that engineering decisions affecting their lives are made by qualified and ethically accountable professionals.” Experienced engineers know that engineering decisions are made throughout a project timeline and often require more than just technical expertise. Skills in communicating, team development, and continually providing feedback and advice deliver the best results.


This national program features an intensive five-month program with guided instruction and mentorship to engineers seeking to expand their skills through:

• Examining personal strengths and vulnerabilities
• Defining leadership and its application in their environment
• Building personal ownership and motivation
• Developing cohesive, high-functioning teams
• Communicating successfully with colleagues and clients
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Delivering effective presentations

Working through real work-life scenarios and discussions with the group and mentor-led teams will prepare participants to excel and stand out in the workplace and improve their leadership qualities. Participants will meet virtually January through June 2027 and work through related assignments using an online learning platform.

Program Oversight: NSPE New Professionals Committee
Program Facilitators: Mark Cook, Ph.D., CrossGroup
Program Facilitators: Amelia Yant, MED, CPC, CrossGroup

Registration Fee:

If you are accepted. You will need to pay the registration fee below by October 29, 2026 to be officially accepted into the program.

• NSPE Member – $950.00
• Non-Member – $1,249.00 (includes a one-year membership*)

*NSPE Membership is a requirement for acceptance into the program. If you are already a member of NSPE you will need to provide your member number to approve the member pricing.

Application and Acceptance Cycle

July 1, 2026 – Course syllabus available; Application website open
September 15, 2026 – Application deadline
October 15, 2026 – Participants notified of selection
October 29, 2026 – Registration fees due
January 20, 2027 – Orientation meeting for selected participants
January – June 2027 – Selected participants complete leadership syllabus
August 4 – 6, 2027 – Participants Alumni attend NSPECon27, the national Professional Engineers Conference (PECon) - Location California


Please be sure to review the full syllabus before applying. When applying to the 2027 Emerging Leaders Program, candidates affirm their availability to attend all events listed on the syllabus (40-hour commitment).

For more details about the program click here .

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