Why Gen D Ignite?

As our work cultures continue to shift and evolve, more employees than ever before are reporting feeling isolated, burned out, stressed and less supported in the workplace. These feelings are especially acute with our Gen Z & Millennial workforce, who see less opportunity to build peer support networks, experience less stable working environments and fewer opportunities to “stand out” at work.At the same time, many of our employers’ report feeling frustrated at their inability to retain the best talent in the Dayton region, and fear losing promising rising leaders to other communities and other states.

Gen D Ignite aims to:

• Provide in-depth leadership development
• Connect participants with established local business leaders & mentors
• Help participants develop an authentic personal brand
• Build a support system through peer cohort
• Include an immersive community engagement experience
• Assist participants in identifying individual strengths, values and professional goals

With Gen D Ignite, the Dayton Area Chamber will provide a meaningful and in-depth professional development program that seeks to increase connectedness, supports participant growth and leadership skill development and expands local opportunities for Dayton’s early career professionals. Ultimately, our goal is to help participants envision a future where they can grow, and THRIVE, in their career in Dayton.

Who should apply?

The Ideal Gen D Ignite candidate is an early career professional in the Dayton region seeking professional advancement, personal growth and a desire to become more deeply imbedded in the community. We’re looking for professionals who seek to build strong relationships with other advancing leaders and are eager to explore content specifically designed to help them meet their personal and professional goals. This program is designed to be experiential and hands-on, with a small cohort to foster connection & learning, and opportunities to connect with leaders and organizations from across the community.

Fees
Non-Refundable Tuition for Chamber Members: $2,000 (due no later than May 2, 2025)
Non-Refundable Tuition for Non-members: $3,500 (due no later than May 2, 2025)

View the current class of Gen D Ignite here.