Spring 2026 LIFT Program and Alumni Event Page Two
SPRING 2026 LIFT PROGRAM SUMMARY The Spring 2026 cohort ran from April 1 through May 13, 2026, consisting of seven sessions. Twelve employees were competitively selected, representing nine of MDTA's Responsibility Centers. The program received outstanding evaluations from participants — full details are available in the attached LIFT Program Report infographic. The curriculum addressed a range of essential leadership topics designed to illustrate how each role at MDTA interconnects to drive the organization forward. This approach is reinforced through the guest speakers, including MDTA Board members and executive leaders. We are happy to share that one participant was successful in claiming 35 Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward their Project Management Professional (PMP) recertification through their LIFT program participation. This is a great indication of how the LIFT program can enhance employee professional development, both inside and outside the workplace. 2026 LIFT ALUMNI EVENT SUMMARY The LIFT Alumni Event was a new initiative for 2026 and was held in conjunction with the Spring 2026 cohort's first session, bringing together participants from all six LIFT cohorts. The event was designed to build community among alumni, showcase career progress, and connect participants to additional workforce development opportunities. Twenty-nine individuals attended, including 18 LIFT alumni and 11 members of the Spring 2026 cohort. The centerpiece of the event was a Speed Networking activity in which participants paired up to discuss questions designed to spark conversation and connection around leadership experiences and goals. Participant feedback was exceptional — full results are available in the attached Alumni Event Feedback Report infographic. LOOKING AHEAD Our office is committed to measuring the long-term impact of LIFT through a structured, multi-stage evaluation process. Beginning with the 2025 cohort, participants complete follow-up surveys at 60 days, six months, and one year after graduation to assess how LIFT concepts are being applied on the job and how participants’ leadership confidence and effectiveness have changed over time. We have also started administering an annual survey to all past LIFT cohorts, beginning with Spring 2023, to build longitudinal data on program efficacy across the full alumni community. Results from these surveys will inform ongoing program improvements and provide evidence of LIFT’s sustained impact on MDTA’s leadership development pipeline.
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