Build leadership skills through Dr. Orgel’s research-backed training program.
Elective
ELM Leadership Training
Empowerment, Leadership & Mentorship Program
Year: First-Year or Sophomore
Time: 3–15+ hours
Time: 3–15+ hours
Requirement: Complete 1 Badge Level
Verification: Dr. Orgel
Verification: Dr. Orgel
About
A research-backed program by Dr. Joseph Orgel training you to transfer skills across contexts—classroom to internship, project to career. The #1 soft skill employers seek.
Skills Developed
Leadership
Skill Transfer
Communication
Coaching
Mentoring
Skill Transfer
Communication
Coaching
Mentoring
Badge Levels
Level 1: Practitioner
3–5 hrs
- Foundational workshop
- Core concepts
Level 2: Specialist
8–10 hrs
- Coaching training
- Internship prep
Level 3: Certified Mentor
15+ hrs
- Full certification
- Mentor others
Stackable: Each badge adds to your portfolio.
How to Complete
1
Choose Level
Pick starting point
3
Complete
Attend & participate
4
Earn Badge
Get certified
Program Director: Dr. Joseph Orgel · orgel@illinoistech.edu
