Emerging Leaders Institute

The ACEC Virginia Emerging Leaders Institute is a premier training program designed to expand participants' understanding of key business practices essential to navigating the engineering industry. This program provides emerging leaders with a unique opportunity to explore critical topics not typically covered in academic or technical training but vital for a firm's growth and long-term success.

Taught by industry leaders and business experts, the Emerging Leaders Institute equips participants with the skills and insights needed to enhance their value within their firms and the engineering profession. The program is limited to 30 participants and is tailored for professionals with approximately ten years of experience across various disciplines. Candidates are nominated by their firm leaders and selected by the Institute’s steering committee.