Student Workshops
Top Leadership Training for Future Leaders
We at the Doolittle Leadership Center believe that leaders of all ages and experience levels need an excellent leadership foundation. There’s no better time to have a robust framework to put experiences, tools, and wisdom from superiors into practical use than at the beginning of a career. That’s why we give students and cadets the same incredible leadership development opportunities, tailored to their experience level and passion, that we give in our Lead Develop Care workshops.
Actionable guidance versus lofty concepts.
Rather than focusing on character, ethics, or even leadership theory— all of which students and cadets get a healthy dose of before launching a career— the DLC focuses on equipping young leaders with what they need to succeed on day one, week one, and year one of the job. While we believe that it is vital for students and cadets to be great leaders, our training will help them do great leadership, regardless of their career choice or trajectory.
Team effectiveness without technical expertise.
Lead Develop Care provides students and cadets with the tools to lead teams with much more technical and life experience than themselves once their careers begin. Each workshop introduces key opportunities— and tensions— that they will deal with on the job, from helping brand new team members to fit in to managing dilemmas that were playing out long before they walked in the door.

Each workshop covers 9+ hours of content over a 2-day period. This relaxed timeframe, perfect for a weekend retreat or special event, allows students and cadets more time to absorb content and more flexibility to accommodate demanding school schedules.
We come to you. DLC sends a certified instructor directly to your school or ideal location, saving you planning effort and travel time while keeping the invaluable in-person interactive classroom experience that sets great learning opportunities apart. We also provide a lightweight, low-maintenance course package that includes physical workbooks and take-home resources for participants and leaders.
Impact
DLC Lead Develop Care workshops are an outstanding experience for students and cadets and measurably beneficial for your group. After each workshop, the DLC sends a detailed report of all participant feedback to your group’s leadership. Take a look at what students and cadets have to say.
Student Testimonials
For more information about our professional workshops, including a summary of workshop content, visit our Leader Development Workshops page.
If you’re interested in learning more about the framework that we use for all our workshops, visit our Lead Develop Care page.
Funding
Special pricing is available for student or cadet workshops. We can also work with you on finding a sponsor individual or organization. If you’re interested in sponsoring a student or cadet workshop, please contact us via the form below and check out our giving page.
Get Started
Reach out to us to schedule a student workshop or for more information!
All-purpose contact
Dr. Patrick Donley, Director
Luke Forister, Operations Manager
doolittleleadershipcenter@afa.org
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