New Memphis Embark Application

Embark is a 3-month engagement that empowers high performing twenty-somethings (2-8 years into their careers) to grow as leaders and to build relationships as they prepare to make a difference in Memphis. Over eight sessions, Embark prepares young leaders to push forward in their careers while having a positive impact on our community.

Click here to view the 2026 Embark Class Calendars. Click through to see Spring and Fall dates, and Class Descriptions.

I. Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Name you prefer in an informal setting

Employer

What sector listed below best describes your current employer?

Title or Current Position

Tenure with organization

Home Phone Number

Please enter the 10-digit phone number, numbers only.

Work Phone

Please enter the 10-digit phone number, numbers only.

Cell Phone

Please enter the 10-digit phone number, numbers only.

Best phone number to reach you

Personal Email

Work Email

Best email at which to reach you

Primary Address

City

State

Zip Code

Date of Birth

Ethnicity

Please specify

Gender

Have you moved or returned to Memphis in the past 18 months?

YesNo

About how long have you lived in the Memphis area?

Are you applying to Embark for the first time?

YesNo

How did you hear about Embark? If someone referred you to or nominated you for this program, please list their name.

Which Embark Class would you prefer to be a part of?

Spring 2026 Class, with most sessions held from 5:00pm to 8pmFall 2026 Class, with most sessions held from 12:00pm to 4pmNo preference. I can attend either time.

II. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Please attach a current resume or curriculum vitae. Please limit to two pages.

III. Headshot

Please upload a picture of yourself that can be used in the program directory, if accepted.

IV. Tell Us More

In the text boxes below please provide your responses to the following questions. We recommend typing & saving your responses in another program and cutting & pasting them into the space below.

1. What are your top growth goals -- personal or professionals -- for yourself in the next three to five years? (must be between 100-500 words)

2. What do you hope to gain from your participation in the Embark program? (must be between 100-500 words)

V. References
Please identify two individuals who know you well (professionally or personally) and can speak to your caliber as an applicant.

Name of Recommender #1

Title

Organization

Name of Recommender #2

Title

Organization

VI. Administrative Fee
Each participant is asked to pay a $550 administrative fee, an expense that is often covered by their employer. While the actual value of Embark is over $4,000 per participant, New Memphis receives generous support from the community to significantly offset that cost, safeguarding a level playing field. We do not want the $550 administrative fee to prevent any qualified applicants from participating; New Memphis is committed to ensuring that our programs remain accessible to people from all sectors. If the administrative fee is a financial barrier to your participation, a range of options are available. The Program Director will discuss these options with you upon acceptance.

VII. Commitment to 100% Participation
Full participation of each member of the cohort is crucial to the Embark experience. As such, attendance is not optional, but mandatory. Please carefully review the schedule below based on your indicated cohort. Contact Bridget D. Sisney (bridget@newmemphis.org) with any questions you have about sessions.

Click here to view the 2026 Embark Class Calendars.

Click through to see Spring and Fall dates, and Class Descriptions.

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