Leadership

Leadership development programs for rising stars at VA. Both aim to build a diverse, high quality workforce. These programs are based on competencies. They prepare committed staff for more responsibility and leadership.

A year-long corporate leadership development program to develop high-performing leaders and foster lasting relationships among them. Open to VA employees from GS13 to GS15 (or title 38 equivalent). The application season for LVA 2012 is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

As part of VA’s Succession Planning Model, ADVANCE is offering this mentor certification program for those who wish to serve as mentors in VA leadership development programs and/or enhance their overall leadership effectiveness in developing others. As a learning organization, mentoring is one way that VA employees demonstrate their commitment to the growth of individuals and sustaining a high-performance workforce dedicated to serving Veterans and their families.

OPM-certified program designed to increase the pool of qualified candidates for the Senior Executive Service (SES).

For supervisors and managers with at least 3 years of supervisory experience at VA. Intermediate level training. Develop skills to bring about VA’s mission, especially in times of budget cuts. Learn to use the VA competency model. Produce greater value for Veterans and general public.