Those accepted into the program are required to attend seven classes in total and are paid $25.00 per hour for 25 hours of training. The first session and the last session are unpaid. You will begin to accrue payments beginning classes 2-6. So that we can build the cohort experience, participation in the program requires that participants attend all classes, meetings and engagements. Payment is not made for missed classes.  Once you have completed the training, participants are required to complete one unpaid practice engagement. Following a successful practice engagement you are eligible to receive paid speaking contracts. 

Additionally, as part of the program participants, receive 5 hours of individualized coaching, therapy or mentorship, which is selected as part of the team of Speakers Bureau supports. These interactions are designed to create clarity and hone public speaking skills. The team of supports help accelerate progress by providing greater focus and awareness of where you want to be in the future. At the end of the program, participants are asked to participate in a focus group, interviews, and surveys designed to capture their experience so that we can continually improve the program. As a participant you also sharpen your literacy and presentation skills, all competencies that serve you in your personal and professional life.