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Emerging Leaders Mentor Program
The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Regional Development Australia – Darling Downs Southwest (RDA-DDSW) and Employ Toowoomba to continue the Emerging Leaders Mentoring Program (ELMP) for 2024.
* Employ Toowoomba and the Toowoomba Regional Jobs Committee are proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government
This successful and popular platform gives the city’s emerging leaders vital personal and business growth opportunities through workshops as well as connecting them with a local business leader as a mentor.
Expressions of interest will open in April 2024.
The Future Leaders Advisory Group provides the platform for individual personal and business growth for Toowoomba’s future leaders, helping our up-and-coming business operators to thrive, meet their goals and go after their dreams. The Toowoomba Chambers Future Leaders Advisory Group provides a platform that supports the development of our young business owners and professionals who are paving the way for Toowoomba’s future success and growth
What the Program Provides
With thousands of young leaders working in many industries and throughout the Darling Downs, the Future Leaders are the go-to network for young professionals and business owners in our region. Future Leaders enables participants to develop strong networks that help further individual careers, forge friendships, encourage collaboration, empower upcoming young leaders, and overall strengthen the future of the Toowoomba business community. Quarterly ‘Future Leaders Connect’ events and the Mentor Program are cornerstone initiatives that form the basis of the annual Future Leaders program.
INDIVIDUAL FUTURE LEADER MEMBERSHIP
Included in Chamber Membership, all current members automatically gain access to Future Leaders for their young team members.
Individual Membership is available for those between the age of 18-35 involved in business or industry in the Toowoomba Region, not employed by a Chamber Member business. Register today by following the prompts below. Should you be unsure if your business is a chamber member, please contact the Chamber office admin@toowoombachamber.com.au .
Four Key Principles provide the framework for our Future Leaders
Future Leaders Mentor / Mentee Program EOI’s will open in April 2024
Networking Events
Explore the Future Leaders Networking Events, where ambition meets connection. Immerse yourself in a unique blend of social interaction and valuable insights as we bring together a vibrant community of professionals, all aged 35 and under, eager to shape the future. Our events feature dynamic networking opportunities, engaging panel discussions, and distinguished guest speakers, offering a platform for knowledge exchange and personal growth. While tailored for the aspirations of the younger generation, we embrace diversity, with some events open to all ages. Join us in fostering meaningful connections and unlocking the potential of tomorrow’s leaders.
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Future Leaders Advisory Group
Emma Hayward
Emma gained a Bachelor of Agribusiness at UQ. Emma has worked at NAB Agribusiness for the past 11 years with a short stint at Gayndah and then the remainder back in Toowoomba.
Christine James
Christine is a rising star in our local business community, currently, she proudly wears multiple hats, contributing to the success of both the Toowoomba Chamber and Erlandson Finance Group.
Caitlin McManus
Caitlin is a Marketing Account Manager at CoBright Marketing.
where she strategises, manages, and implements marketing solutions for a range of industries.
Jag MacDonald
Jag’s life is rooted deeply in the Darling Downs, having been in the region since preschool. He attended schooling in Toowoomba and completed his tertiary studies in law at the University of Southern Queensland.
