Employers
Leadership Pathway Series
Growing Leaders at Every Level of Your Organization
The Leadership Pathway Series is a three-tiered professional development program designed to cultivate confident, capable leaders—from emerging supervisors to experienced managers. In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, organizations need leaders who can adapt, inspire, and deliver results. This series was created to meet urgent and crucial workforce needs by equipping employees with the leadership skills essential for retention, engagement, and long-term success.
Unlike traditional step-by-step programs, the Leadership Pathway Series is flexible by design. Participants can enter the series at the level that best aligns with where they are in their careers—there is no requirement to complete one level before advancing to the next. Whether someone is stepping into their first supervisory role or preparing for managerial-level responsibilities, there’s a starting point that fits their unique leadership journey.
Frontline Leadership is now available and open for employer-sponsored registration. This foundational program equips emerging leaders with the self-awareness, communication, and adaptability needed to lead themselves and support their teams effectively.
Mid-Level Leadership is launching this fall. Designed for mid-level managers, this program focuses on leading people and processes with confidence, coaching others, and managing change. Stay tuned for dates and registration details.
By providing practical, scalable development at every level, the Leadership Pathway Series helps organizations strengthen their talent pipeline, address leadership gaps, and build resilient teams ready to thrive in today’s workplace and beyond.
Thoughts from Program Graduates
"My experience with the Prepared for PA Frontline Leadership program was very educational. It provided me with an opportunity to grow my career and gain skills that apply to many areas of my professional and personal life. It was a rewarding challenge, ending in certificates from good institutions that will reflect positively on me in years to come. I appreciate the opportunities Prepared for PA afforded me and wholeheartedly thank everyone involved in making this program available."
Learn More About Each Leadership Pathway
Foundational Leadership Skills for Emerging Leaders
Leading Self and Supporting Teams
The Frontline Leadership Credentialing program addresses the workforce demands of emerging leaders. This program focuses on leadership skills any new manager will need to succeed in the current workforce.
The program includes trainings on emotional intelligence, change management, diversity, equity & inclusion, personal branding, communication, and additional core leadership skills.
This 8-week credentialing program leads to a collaborative non-credit certificate from HACC, Central PA’s Community College; and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
The program includes 32 hours of live, virtual instruction, 4-8 hours of online modules, and additional experiential activities to develop essential employability skills for frontline leaders with an employer-driven curriculum focused on creating a management/leadership career pathway through each company.
* This program requires employees to be sponsored by their employer. Individuals signing up should talk with their employer before registering.
Fall 2025 Cohort Dates
Cohort 1: September 10 - October 29 | Cohort 2: September 25 - November 13
Time Commitment
Cohorts offered Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (lunch break included), for eight weeks. 4 hours of asynchronous learning per week.
Cost
$1,599 per student. Potential funding opportunities are available on a limited basis, please contact us at owd@ship.edu or 717-477-1502 to learn more.
Course Objectives
- Obtain and improve multiple industry-wide foundational skills, including interpersonal skills, communication, integrity, math and technology, writing, teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking, and customer focus.
- Develop an inclusive leadership style and approach that fits their abilities and workplace context.
- Understand a leader’s role in equity and inclusion and sustainable business practices.
- Gain specific knowledge and skill sets needed to be successful in their specific area of leadership, including detail orientation, scheduling, and systems thinking.
- Develop conflict resolution skills and understand your specific conflict management style
- Understand and be able to adapt to changes in technology in the workplace
- Be able to communicate effectively with team members
Shippensburg University was awarded a $275,000 grant from the US
Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in support of
its South-Central Career Development and Readiness Initiative. Parts of this
program are supported by federal funds.
Invest in your team’s potential from the start.
Register your frontline employees to help them build strong leadership habits, improve communication, and grow into confident, adaptable team players.
Applied Leadership Skills for Mid-Level Managers
Leading People and Processes
This high-impact development program equips mid-level managers with the skills, tools, and insights they need to lead confidently, foster employee engagement, and drive operational success. Spanning ten interactive sessions, the program combines evidence-based models with real-world applications to help managers enhance their self-awareness, develop others, lead change, and achieve results.
Module 1: Leading Self
Develop a strong leadership foundation by clarifying your values, enhancing emotional intelligence, managing conflict, and adapting your leadership style for greater effectiveness.
Module 2: Leading Others
Learn to engage, develop, and support others by building inclusive partnerships, coaching for growth, and fostering a culture of collaboration and trust.
Module 3: Leading Processes
Advance your strategic impact by solving problems creatively, leveraging data for action, leading change, and using AI tools to streamline workflows and develop teams.
Program Outcomes
- Enhance team engagement and performance.
- Increase confidence in leading through complexity and change.
- Increase emotional intelligence and decision-making agility.
- Improve use of data and technology in everyday leadership.
Shippensburg University was awarded a $275,000 grant from the US
Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration in support of
its South-Central Career Development and Readiness Initiative. Parts of this
program are supported by federal funds.
Ready to grow your leadership impact and take the next step in your career?
Register today to gain practical skills in managing people, driving processes, and leading with confidence—no employer sponsorship required.
