NYSUT Pathways to Leadership

Members of Color Network

We are now accepting applications for the NYSUT Pathways to Leadership, a project to support NYSUT BIPOC members who strive to own their power and strengthen their skills to take on leadership roles within their union, workplace, or community. Throughout the year, participants will learn new skills, create community and experience mentorship to achieve their personal leadership goals.

The project takes participants through a series of meetings, reflections, readings and discussions over the course of the year. We will adapt the content of the program based on the interests and needs this cohort identifies in our first meeting, so the work is tailored to individual participants.

The program will culminate with the creation of a leadership project and mentorship opportunities for those who are interested.


The Schedule

This is a demanding program, but the access to information and experts is a truly unique opportunity. We ask that participants commit to attending the sessions listed below.

NYSUT Pathways Initial Convening
November 17-19, 2023—NYSUT HQ/Desmond

NEA Minority Leadership Training
Friday, January 26, 2024 – Sunday, January 28, 2024
Location: Baltimore Mariott Inner Harbor, Camden Yards | 110 S Eutaw St. Baltimore, MD 21201

NYSUT Pathways Spring Convening
March 15-17, 2024—NYSUT HQ/Desmond

NYSUT Leadership Institute
August 4 – 9, 2024 and January 31 -Feb 2, 2025

For more information or if you have questions, please send an email to Theresa.Bernacki@nysut.org


Ready to Apply?

Please complete the application on this page.