PROGRAM Overview
LDI Fellowship Program
Since 2009, Leadership Delaware Fellows participate in a transformational, year-long program, where they meet and hear from approximately 150 speakers, each a prominent and accomplished Delaware leader.
Our program offers a series of two-day, monthly industry and issue-oriented forums and experiences, which are based on the belief that knowledge is a key element and prime motivator of leadership. It is an intensive, fast-moving program, and is described by our Fellows as an MBA in Delaware.
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Leadership Development Series
In 2022, LDI launched an educational opportunity for adult professionals, focusing on developing and enhancing leadership skills. This interactive program is designed for professionals at all stages of their careers, from emerging leaders to seasoned veterans, and will strengthen the skills essential to be an impactful leader.
This series is taught through classroom style-teaching, interaction, discussion, and coaching. Each participant receives a field guide workbook, an individualized leadership self-assessment, a leadership development book to add to (or start) your leadership development library, and post-program coaching.
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Intern Delaware
Intern Delaware complements your company’s internship program by providing a structured, statewide professional development experience for summer interns.
Over the course of the summer, interns participate in curated leadership workshops, engage with Delaware’s top business and civic leaders, and build meaningful connections with their peers through exclusive networking events.
The result? Interns gain practical skills, deeper confidence, and a stronger understanding of Delaware’s professional landscape — while developing lasting connections that encourage them to see the First State as a place to launch and grow their careers.
Alumni Programming
Leadership Delaware brings together the talents of the public, private, and non-profit sectors. After graduating from our fellowship program, our 383 alumni remain actively engaged, continuing to make a positive impact in their communities.
Leadership Delaware’s Alumni Engagement Committee works to foster a strong sense of community among the alumni of our year-long fellowship program, keeping them connected and engaged through a variety of meaningful events and social activities.
Alumni actively engage with all classes, participate in ongoing learning, give back to their communities, and support the work of LDI.