ASPN Leadership Academy 2025-2026

We’re excited to offer the AmeriCorps Seniors Professional Network Leadership Academy!

This is your space to connect, learn, and lead together. It’s about building community, having your voices heard, and making real progress — because when we come together, we get things done!

Why Attend?

• Build stronger leadership skills to guide your teams with confidence
• Connect with fellow Program Directors, ASPN Board and AmeriCorps Seniors Leadership team to exchange strategies and insights
• Explore innovative approaches to recruitment, retention, and impact measurement
• Recharge your passion for service with new tools and inspiration

Who Should Attend?

AmeriCorps Seniors Stipend Program Directors ready to grow, lead, and ignite lasting impact in their communities.

AmeriCorps Leadership Staff has defined the ASPN Leadership Academy as an approved grant training expense. With the convening cancelation, the Americorps Seniors agency encourages you to use the funds to invest in other training opportunities that will benefit your role and professional growth.

Dates and Topics

All virtual sessions held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 

2:00-4:00 Eastern, 1:00-3:00 Central, Noon-2:00 Mountain, 11:00-1:00 Pacific, 10:00 -Noon Alaska, 9:00-11:00 Hawaii

Live attendance is required during each session to facilitate networking.  The exception is December, which will be orientation and provided via recording. Class members must attend all sessions to graduate. The ASPN reserves the right to extend an excused absence for good reason. Class member will be able to attend the make-up session during the next academy.

December 2025:  Orientation Video (to watch at anytime)

January 14, 2026  

• Checklist Champions: Grant year preparation, getting back to basics on how to lists, data and form sharing.
• Workplans

February 11, 2026    

• Power Up: Service & Skills: In Service and Professional Development for volunteers and stations
• Handbooks/ Policies & Procedures

March 11, 2026

• Voices in Motion: Outreach and Advocacy
• Resource Lab

April 8, 2026

• Elevating Service: Recognition Done Right: Recognition do’s and don’ts.
• Reporting / VSY’s

May 13, 2026

• Graduation