Apply to BCBR
Extraordinary demand from talented, qualified Black leaders for the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) program obliterates the myth of a pipeline problem. Applications for BCBR cohorts are reviewed by a combination of team members, BCBR program alumni, and our Program Advisory Committee. Space is limited in each cohort. Most participants are sponsored by their employers.
Key criteria for program acceptance include:
- Extensive (10+ years) senior leadership experience (C-suite, GM, or equivalent)
- Entrepreneurs who have built and sold companies
- Prior service on non-profit governance boards
- Domain experience of interest to public or private corporate boards (e.g., qualified financial expert, cybersecurity, supply chain, etc.)
- Approval of current employer, if applicable, for corporate board service
Cohorts meet virtually for a series of synchronous modules comprising over 40 contact hours with seasoned facilitators and experienced Black leaders as well as 4 hours of individual mentoring with a Black corporate director:
- The nuts and bolts of corporate governance
- Marketing yourself for board service and the search process
- Corporate board diversity related topics
Accepted applicants commit to attending at least 80% of the online modules as well as embracing a pay-it-forward ethos of serving as a mentor once placed on a corporate board. Review the general program content and structure by clicking the button below.
Registration Information
The program is open to executives with extensive senior leadership experience or equivalent span of control (e.g., CEO or GM), as well as executives who have successfully built and sold companies, and who are interested in public or private corporate board service. Please contact us here with your questions.
After you complete the application form, we will review your background and notify you of acceptance into the program.
BCBR Program Fees and Logistics
- Program Fee - $7195.00
- Non-Profit Fee - $6475.00
- Teams of 3 or more from the same company receive a 10% discount.
- SCU Alumni receive a 20% discount
- Optional: Harrison Assessment and Debrief add-on - $650
- Payment can be made via credit card (Amex, Visa, Mastercard) or via company check made payable to the "Silicon Valley Executive Center".
- All class meetings take place virtually.
- This course is eligible for 7.75 total hours of MCLE credit.
- A detailed topic agenda will be available one week prior to the start of the program.
- Program materials will be provided in digital format.
Schedule of Upcoming BCBR Cohorts
Cohort 8
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Application Deadline
March 6, 2023 -
Information Session
February 7, 2023 -
Admissions Decisions
April 3, 2023 -
Program Dates
June 14-16, 2023
June 23 & 30, 2023
July 13-14, 2023 -
Meet the Cohort Event
August 31, 2023 - Apply Now
Cohort 9
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Application Deadline
June 16, 2023 -
Information Session
June 6, 2023 -
Admissions Decisions
August 7, 2023 -
Program Dates
October 26-27, 2023
November 3 & 10, 2023
November 30 - December 1, 2023 -
Meet the Cohort Event
January 18, 2024 - Apply Now
Cohort 10
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Application Deadline
October 7, 2024 -
Information Session
September 12, 2024 -
Admissions Decisions
November 18, 2024 -
Program Dates
February 22-23, 2024
March 1 & 8, 2024
March 28-29, 2024 -
Meet the Cohort Event
May 9, 2024 - Apply Now
2023 Sponsors
