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About the YBLA YoPro Leadership Accelerator
The YBLA Young Professionals (YoPro) Leadership Accelerator is a six-month leadership development experience designed for Black working professionals ages 21–35 who want to grow as leaders, build meaningful relationships, and use their success to create impact in their communities.
Participants engage in curated, hands-on experiences that build practical leadership and transferable professional skills, including creative problem-solving, adaptability, storytelling, networking, and service-driven leadership.
The program runs from March through August, with cohorts in Atlanta and Charlotte, and culminates at the Global Leadership Forum (GLF26) in Chicago, where YoPros join peers from across the country for immersive learning, connection, service, and celebration.
What You’ll Gain:
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Leadership capability rooted in service, significance, and execution
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Transferable skills in strategic thinking, project leadership, design thinking, executive communication, and executive presence
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Expanded network and social capital through peers, executives, and community partners
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Confidence leading teams, managing ambiguity, and delivering outcomes
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Access to YBLA’s broader leadership ecosystem, including service, travel, and alumni opportunities
What You’ll Experience:
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Six in-person sessions combining networking, leadership development, and impact through service
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A strong community of like-minded, service-driven professionals
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Executive engagement and mentorship
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Recognition and celebration of leadership growth and impact
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Program Schedule
The YoPro Accelerator follows a deliberate leadership journey that progress from skill-building and execution to exponential impact and legacy.
Session Title
Charlotte
Atlanta
Session 1
Built to Serve
March 19
March 26
Session 2
Made to Stick (Storytelling)
April 9
April 16
Session 3
Networking on the Green
May 4
May 14
Session 4
Money & Mimosas (CLT) Money & Margaritas (ATL)
June 13
June 6
Session 5
Pivot or Parish (Agility Training)
July 9
July 16
Session 6
The Power Mixer (Networking)
August 6
August 5
YoPro Leadership Accelerator Enrollment
The YoPro Leadership Accelerator is an open cohort experience designed for Black working professionals ages 21–35 who want to grow as leaders, build meaningful community, and use their success to create impact.
Participants secure their spot by completing registration and payment during the enrollment window.
Enrollment Window
February 3 - February 28
How to Join
New Members
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Simply log in to Sable
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Pay your membership fee
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Your spot is confirmed
Returning Members
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Complete payment
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Receive confirmation and program details
$425 - Annual membership
$299 for returning members
Tuition includes all sessions, meals, materials, project support, leadership programming and access to the Global Leadership Forum.
Global Leadership Forum
(GLF26 Chicago)
August 12–16, 2026
The Global Leadership Forum (GLF26) is the culminating experience of the YoPro Leadership Accelerator - a five-day transformational leadership experience that brings together young professionals from across the country for immersive learning, connection, and impact in a powerful national setting.
What to Expect:
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Leadership Forum alongside YoPros from across the United States
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Connection with local executives and community leaders
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Visit to the Obama Presidential Library
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Collective Service Day focused on meaningful community impact
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Cultural experiences highlighting the host city
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Signature close-out celebration bringing the experience full circle