Wilmington University’s ASPIRE Program Elevates Emerging Leaders at Work

Wilmington University’s College of Professional and Continuing Education, in partnership with its Human Resources department, marked the completion of the inaugural ASPIRE Leadership Program. 

ASPIRE, an acronym for: Awareness, Self-discovery, Potential, Inspiration, Reflection and Engagement, is designed for employees in non-supervisory roles who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. The program has made such a positive impact at WilmU, the college is now offering ASPIRE to government agencies, nonprofits and private-sector employers.

The goal of ASPIRE is to cultivate a culture where employees feel empowered to take initiative, collaborate across teams, and align their work with their organization’s mission, vision and values. The program’s structure — four modules delivered through engaging, hands-on learning — makes leadership development accessible, practical and impactful.

“It was a wonderful experience to participate in the program, gaining valuable insights into theoretical concepts through a practical approach during the group activities,” says one participant. “I also appreciated the opportunity to connect and collaborate with colleagues from other departments.”

— Eileen Smith Dallabrida