At a Glance

Schedule

​The program runs from October to June, with graduation in July. Three 2-day in-person sessions and six virtual applied learning sessions.
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Cohort Size

​​15-30 participants per cohort.
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Minimum enrollment: 15 participants.​

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Tuition

Tuition is $4,500 per participant (check) or $4,695 (credit card). Participants must be sponsored by their utility.

​TPPA is offering a $1,000 scholarship for the first 15 applicants!

Attendance

Participation in every in-person and virtual sessions is expected for successful program completion.




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What to Expect

The program runs from October through June and includes three in-person sessions and six virtual applied learning sessions. Hosted by TPPA member utilities along the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin, each two-day in-person session creates opportunities to learn from host utilities, while 2.5-hour virtual sessions reinforce key concepts and support real-world application.
Participants engage in:

• Research-based leadership training
• Self-assessments
• Leadership panels
• Networking discussions
• Breakout discussions
• Immersive utility experiences
• Peer learning

Throughout the program, participants collaborate on a cross-utility project — working alongside peers from across Texas to solve a shared public power challenge and present implementable recommendations at graduation.
The program concludes with a graduation ceremony in July at the TPPA Annual Conference.

​Delivered By:
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ME360 — TPPA has partnered with ME360, a leadership development firm serving Texas utilities, municipalities, and businesses, to design and deliver this program. Their team builds customized programs that drive engagement, culture, and organizational performance.

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Curriculum Higlights

October to July, in three parts.

Session 1 · Oct — Leadership Mindset & Self-Awareness

Thinking like a leader, transitioning from peer to boss, emotional intelligence, time & focus management.

Session 2 · Winter — Communication & People Development

Communication styles, constructive feedback, coaching & developing others, managing change.

Session 3 · Spring — Operational Excellence & Team Impact

Problem solving, creativity & critical thinking, delegation, planning for results.

PLUS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM:
​Public Speaking | Leadership Panels | Cross-Utility Project | Immersive Utility Experiences

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Program Benefits

Build a Cross-Utility Network

Develop lasting relationships with peers from public power utilities across Texas.

Strengthen Leadership Confidence

Build the confidence to lead people, navigate challenges, and improve performance.

Apply Practical Leadership Skills

Acquire research-based leadership tools that can be immediately applied.

Expand Your Perspective

Exchange ideas and best practices with public power professionals from utilities across Texas.

Learn from Utility Leaders

Gain insights from experienced industry leaders and subject-matter experts.

Solve Real-World Challenges

Collaborate with peers on a cross-utility project addressing a shared public power challenge.

Ready to Apply?

Applications are open now through August 31. Space is limited to 15–30 participants per cohort, so early applications are encouraged.

Click Here to Apply

​Participants must be sponsored by their utility. Contact your utility leadership to discuss sponsorship, or reach out to us with questions.

Refund Policy
​Registrations are transferable to another employee from the same utility prior to the program start. Refunds are not available after registration has been processed.