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Connected Leaders Academy

Connected Leaders Academy is a training program which leverages McKinsey’s award-winning leadership development capabilities grounded in learning science to help organizations expand opportunity, improve talent pipelines, and unlock the full potential of people within the organization. Connected Leadership Academy consists of 3 main programs: Leadership Essentials (for Managers of Self), Management Accelerator (for Managers of Others), and the Executive Leadership Program (for Managers of Others). Please read about each program here.

Eligibility

  • Central and network office staff
  • Last RISE rating of proficient or above
  • CPS full-time employee for one year at the time of application
  • You can only participate in one cohort or external development program per school year. If you are accepted, this will count as your one professional development opportunity in a Lead with CPS program in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

How to Apply

Read about each program and apply here.

Eligible Role

Central & Network Offices

Organization

McKinsey & Company

Duration

11/3/2025-12/19/2025

Time commitment

40 hours over 3 months

Application window

7/8/2025-7/22/2025

Contact

leadwithcps@cps.edu

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