NextGen Leaders Program

To participate in the NextGen Leaders Program, you must:

• Be either a current undergraduate, graduate, or law student or a recent graduate of an accredited North American or South American college or university.
• Self-identify as an individual with any type of disability.
• Individuals that are not U.S. citizens are invited to participate in this program if you meet all 3 of the following criteria:
  
  • Located in North or South America.
  • Possess all proper and necessary work authorization documents for work in the United States and/or your desired country of employment.
  • Fluent in both verbal and written English for the purposes of general business correspondence and communication with your mentor.

NextGen Leaders have the opportunity to connect with leading brands across all industries, and are matched one-on-one with mentors from Disability:IN Corporate Partners for a six-month virtual mentoring relationship including opportunities to connect with recruiters from leading companies. NextGen Leaders have had an average employment rate of 86%.

Participants will strengthen their professional skills and expand their network.

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The NextGen Leaders Program includes a six-month virtual mentorship with a Disability:IN corporate partner.

The expected time commitment is approximately 4 to 6 hours per month including mentorship, webinar participation, and group discussions.

There is no cost to participate. Time, attention, commitment, and enthusiasm are all that’s needed.

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Mentors act as advisors and connectors, offering actionable feedback, industry insight, and introductions that accelerate NextGen Leaders’ career launch.

While NextGen Leaders span all interest areas and industries, business professionals in the STEM, finance, and business fields are highly encouraged to apply. Mentors will be selected based on their match to their NextGen Leaders.

Participation as a mentor is open to all employees of Disability:IN Partner Companies.

Mentoring NextGen Leaders gives your team access to a vetted early-career talent pool and cross-industry connections with other mentors. Mentors gain direct access to on-site matchmaking opportunities at Disability:IN Global Conference.

Serving as a mentor also strengthens leadership and coaching skills. Supporting employee engagement and development.

The NextGen Leaders Program is a 6-month virtual program. The estimated time commitment is about 3 hours per month, which includes meetings with your mentor and participation in one hour-long webinar each month.

Participation for mentors is included in Corporate Partnership. There is no separate program fee.