BOARDen Your Career: Board and Governance Skills for Beginners

# 🌟 BOARDen Your Career: Governance Skills for Beginners

📅 Program Start Date: Monday, 18 August 2025
📍 Location: Online (via email + Zoom)
⏰ Duration: 4 weeks | ~1.5 hours/week
🎯 Hosted by: JCI East & West Melbourne + Resilient Leadership Academy

## Are you an early-career professional looking to grow into a board or committee role?

Join us for BOARDen Your Career—a practical, beginner-friendly program designed to help you build governance knowledge and leadership confidence.

This 4-week online course will introduce you to the fundamentals of governance, board service, and strategic leadership, with insights from experienced directors.

## 👥 Who Should Attend

• Early-career professionals (particularly in Melbourne)
• Aspiring board/committee members
• Anyone curious about governance and leadership development

## 🧭 What to Expect

• Email lessons (2x/week): Bite-sized content to build core knowledge
• Live group sessions (1x/week): 1‑hour Zoom calls with expert facilitators
• Supportive learning environment with peers and mentors
• Total time commitment: ~1.5 hours per week

## 📚 Weekly Topics

Week 1: What is a board? Roles, duties & responsibilities
Week 2: Finance basics for board members
Week 3: Board structures, constitutions & operations
Week 4: Leadership self-assessment: Are you board-ready?

## 🎓 Why Join?

• Learn directly from current board directors
• Understand the pathways into board service
• Build your leadership profile and confidence
• Perfect for those with little or no board experience

## 📝 How to Register

🔗 Apply by Sunday, 10 August 2025 to secure your spot.
👉 Visit: resilientleadershipacademy.com/2025-boarden-your-career-program

💡 Questions? Feel free to message the organizers via Meetup.
We look forward to helping you boarden your career!