Management Academy
Presented by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
Management Academy is your premier destination for enhancing leadership excellence in business. Our ten-month program is meticulously designed to empower key managers with the skills, tools, and connections needed to lead high-impact teams effectively.
Our 26-27 Program Year Applications are now open! Please click here to access the Management Academy Class 17 application.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Program Director, Sam Cooper at scooper@leadershiphsv.org.
"[Management Academy was] an amazing program that I am extremely thankful and proud to have been a part of. I will surely be encouraging my co-workers to enroll and hopefully be a part of a future MA class. I am excited to put to use all of the amazing knowledge I have learned through all of the speakers the past 10 months. Thank you again for this amazing experience and I am excited to attend a future class!" - MA-15 Graduate
Management Academy Program Overview
At Management Academy, we believe in the transformative power of personal development and collaborative learning. Through a dynamic curriculum led by local business and community leaders, participants delve into various management and leadership topics each month. From panel discussions to hands-on exercises, our engaging sessions ensure a comprehensive understanding of essential skills.
Backed by over a decade of expertise, our program is the brainchild of a steering committee of seasoned business leaders. We are dedicated to nurturing stronger leaders for both organizations and the community at large.
Application & Selection
Selection into the program is rigorous, based on criteria including personal integrity, a track record of community achievement, and a commitment to setting and attaining ambitious goals. Note that all class members are expected to attend all sessions in their entirety.
Management Academy Class 17 Dates and Information
August 2026 –May 2027
OPENING CEREMONY
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - Evening Only Event
OPENING RETREAT *Local - No Overnight Stay*
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Friday August 21, 2026
PROGRAM DAYS
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
CLOSING RETREAT *Out of Town*
Monday, April 26, 2027
Tuesday, April 27, 2027
GRADUATION
Wednesday, May 12, 2027- Evening Only Event
*All Dates are Subject to Change
Tuition: $3,950
Target Candidates: Business managers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, civic volunteers, and leaders of all levels.