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Leadership Blueprint 2026–2027
Nominations & Applications Now Open
Join the next generation of Minnesota construction leaders and take the next step in your leadership journey.
Your company sees leadership potential in you. Leadership Blueprint gives you the tools, confidence, and connections to become the leader they're counting on.
Leadership Blueprint is more than a leadership class—it's an investment in your future. Developed specifically for Minnesota's commercial construction industry, this exclusive experience helps participants strengthen their leadership presence, expand their professional network, and gain practical skills they can immediately apply on the job. Participants learn alongside a cohort of motivated peers from AGC member firms across the state, building valuable relationships that often last throughout their careers.
About Leadership Blueprint
AGC of Minnesota's premier leadership development program for emerging construction professionals. Created by AGC of MN in 2014, Leadership Blueprint is designed to help rising industry professionals grow into confident, capable leaders. Through interactive learning, practical application, industry engagement, and peer collaboration, participants develop the communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills needed to make a lasting impact within their organizations and throughout Minnesota's construction industry.
What You'll Experience
The 2026–2027 Leadership Blueprint experience blends leadership development, industry education, networking opportunities, and hands-on experiences designed specifically for emerging construction leaders. Participants build the foundations of professional presence and networking while developing confidence and credibility as leaders. The program strengthens emotional intelligence, self-awareness, relationship management, and communication skills across teams and generations. It also includes professional headshots, Working Genius and strengths-based leadership, jobsite leadership and ethics, labor relations, conflict de-escalation, and practical tools for managing priorities in a fast-moving industry.
Participants also gain access to key AGC of Minnesota industry events and experiences, including the Holiday Reception, Minnesota Construction Summit, a leadership experience at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, the U.S. Steel Taconite facility tour, AGC Day at the Capitol, and the Leadership Blueprint Graduation Reception. These experiences create meaningful opportunities to build relationships, expand industry knowledge, and strengthen connections across Minnesota’s construction community.
Program Overview
Program Dates: November 2026 – May 2027
Format: Monthly sessions held throughout Minnesota, typically beginning Thursday afternoon and concluding Friday morning.
Tuition: $4,000 (Expert instruction, accommodations, meals, event access, site tours, headshots, and all program materials)
Who Should Apply?
Leadership Blueprint is designed for emerging construction professionals who have been identified by their company as future leaders. Ideal candidates may be early in their leadership journey, beginning to take on leadership responsibilities, recently promoted into leadership roles, or preparing for future leadership opportunities.
Eligibility: Must be employed by an AGC of Minnesota member firm and submit a completed nomination and application.
Please note: Submission of an application does not guarantee placement in the program. All nominations and applications will be reviewed after the application deadline of August 21, 2026.
Nominations
To be nominated for Leadership Blueprint, both forms below must be completed separately. The form on the left is completed by individuals wishing to participate in the program. The form on the right is completed by a supervisor nominating them.
Please complete only the form specific to you.
Nomination Deadline for the 2026-2027 Program:
August 21, 2026
Successful candidates will be notified no later than September 4, 2026.
Candidate Form
(to be filled out by potential
Leadership Blueprint participants)
Nominator Form
(to be filled out by supervisors nominating
someone for the program)
📩 Contact: Jenny Moore
📞 406-529-2062
📧 Email Jenny
Graduates and alumni at the 2026 Leadership Blueprint graduation reception.