The Leadership Academy brings together classified staff, CMS staff, faculty, and student leaders to foster leadership growth, particularly for those aspiring to advance into management roles. The program focuses on providing core leadership knowledge, practical tools for performance improvement, and opportunities for workplace networking.
Participants who complete the program will not only gain invaluable leadership skills but will also contribute to the future of the academy by helping to design the curriculum for the following year and participating in the selection of the next cohort.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply now and take the next step toward becoming a key player in the continued growth and success of Antelope Valley College.
Four applicants from each of the four groups will be selected.
Deadline extended to Friday, June 20.
See what past participants say about their experience in the Leadership Academy:
"I highly recommend the Academy to anyone ready to show up, speak up, and lead from within. The Leadership Academy has helped grow my confidence, my public speaking and participation skills, and the way I interact with others. It has helped me to think differently about the world around me and has given me the opportunity to meet amazing individuals in leadership roles. I would highly recommend anyone considering this program to apply as it's very rewarding, memorable and will impact your life in a positive way!" – Classified Participant
"Leadership Academy has been a transformative experience for me. It helped me foster a greater sense of community across campus and build meaningful connections with colleagues from Lancaster and Palmdale campus. Engaging with external administrators from other Community Colleges reshaped my vision of higher education and expanded my understanding of leadership beyond my immediate role. As a result, I feel more connected, confident, and engaged in contributing to the broader mission of AVC." – CMS Participant
"The AVC Leadership Academy challenged me to grow as both a collaborator and a visionary. Contributing to my group's project proposal—wellness-focused outdoor spaces for students—helped me refine key leadership skills such as strategic planning, goal-setting, and cross-campus engagement. The experience deepened my confidence in navigating institutional systems and, through the group project, reinforced the connection between wellness and leadership. Our project became more than a proposal—it reflected the kind of leader I’m becoming- intentional, inclusive, and purpose-driven." – Faculty Participant
"The leadership academy offered me great insight into the inner workings of AVC, perspective on leading others, and insight into my style of leadership, showcasing my strengths and areas of improvement. Due to the leadership academy, I have great confidence in knowing I have far more knowledge about AVC as a whole compared to any other concurrent students here on campus, as well as a vast amount of connections I've made by partaking in this wonderful program. To anyone on the fence about joining the leadership academy whether you're a employee of AVC or a student, it is an opportunity worth seizing into becoming a better you." – Student Participant
