The Preparing Future Leaders (PFL) professional development initiative for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills to lead effectively with integrity, insight, and compassion. We offer more than 100 professional development seminars, workshops, and events each year to help you succeed both at NC State and as a leader in your career. Our offerings are free and non-credit; they complement your disciplinary specialization by developing your transferable skills.


PFL events are centered around three themes: Career Skills, Teaching and Mentoring, and the Responsible Conduct of Research. You may decide to focus on events in one particular theme, or you may decide to participate in a variety of events to help you become a more well-rounded professional. We offer events in-person, online, in blended formats, and on-demand. Registration for all in-person and time-limited online events is available at go.ncsu.edu/pflevents. (No registration is necessary for on-demand events.)


The sections below will help you find events that are tailored to your particular needs based on your roles, responsibilities, and future goals. New events are added each semester. Contact us for more information, or read about the PFL story.

 

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