Ethnic Minority Early Identification & Development (EMEID) Program
Grow Your Leadership Skills
By Maripaz Berlin, OGEA President
Interested in learning more about unionism and leadership in OGEA and in CTA? I am an alum of CTA's EMEID Program, an enriching program about leadership in CTA. The program introduces you, a CTA member, to all different facets of union work in CTA, enabling you to attend various trainings, conferences, and gatherings, such as State Council and Summer Institute!
The Ethnic Minority Early Identification and Development Program identifies CTA members of color who are interested in expanding their roles in CTA. EMEID’s goal is to increase the number of CTA leaders of color in roles such as President, Bargaining Chair, State Council Rep, Service Center Council Chair and Officers, and any other respected leadership role/position. Once identified and accepted into the program, participants are paired with a coach who assists them in defining goals and identifying appropriate steps to achieve those goals.
Key dates for Class of 2022-2023:
- Apply online starting February 15, 2022
- The application deadline is April 08, 2022
- Applicants will be notified by May 13, 2022
- Attendance of CTA’s Summer Institute, Emerging Leaders Track, July 24-28, 2022
- Attendance of State Council, January 27-29, 2023
Would you like to know more about EMEID or hear about my experience in the program? Contact Me!
Maripaz Berlin president@ogea.org
Email questions to EMEID@cta.org