Yavapai College Leadership Odyssey

Odyssey: A journey of discovery, growth, and transformation through experiences that shape who you are and who you are becoming as a leader.

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Begin Your Leadership Journey

Every leadership journey is unique. Choose the pathway that meets you where you are and supports where you want to go. Each experience offers a different way to connect, grow, serve, and lead.

Pathway One: Students of Leadership. Two consecutive semesters. Build foundational leadership skills, connect with others, serve your community, and grow your impact through a cohort-based experience.
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Pathway Two: Mentorship. 10-week intensive. Accelerate your growth through focused mentorship, skill development, feedback, and real-world practice.
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Pathway Three: Virtual Edge. Self-paced learning. Flexible online leadership development designed around your goals, schedule, and pace.
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Pathway Four: Leadership Fusion. Blended experience up to two semesters. Combine online learning with in-person engagement, service experiences, and collaborative projects.
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Leadership Odyssey Sessions

Upcoming Events

October22Fall 2026
Leadership Odyssey Session

Leadership Pathway Kickoff Event

Microcredentials 101

Unlock your potential and accelerate your career. Join this kickoff event to learn about the Leadership Pathway and how microcredentials can help you set yourself apart and gain a competitive edge.

Event:

Christina Goldsmith

Christina Goldsmith

TLS Specialist, Instructional Designer, Microcredentials

  • Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
  • Time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Prescott Campus · Building 19, Room 201
  • Optional Attend online: Join via Zoom
  • Food provided: Open to all YC students (online & in-person)
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October23Fall 2026
Leadership Odyssey Session

Myers-Briggs Personality Test

Explore how personality influences communication and collaboration.

Discover your personality type, gain insight into how others perceive and process information, and learn how to navigate differences in communication and collaboration styles.

Event:

Janet Nix

Janet Nix

Ed.D. · Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
  • Time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Prescott Campus · Building 19, Room 201
  • Optional Attend online: Join via Zoom
  • Food provided: Open to all YC students (online & in-person)
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Odyssey Overview

What is Leadership Odyssey?

Leadership Odyssey is Yavapai College's leadership development experience designed to help students:

  • Build leadership skills that prepare you for the future
  • Earn leadership micro-credentials for your résumé
  • Develop career-ready skills employers value
  • Grow your confidence and understand your strengths
  • Connect with mentors and campus leaders
  • Gain hands-on experience through service and learning
  • Join a supportive community of student leaders

Explore. Learn. Lead. Transform.

Begin your Leadership Odyssey and choose the experience that fits your goals.

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