Fort Worth, TX — 11/26/2025 — The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has officially launched the Audaz Leadership Program, a cross-sector leadership initiative designed to equip emerging and established professionals with the skills, credentials, and mentorship necessary to excel in today’s rapidly evolving workforce.
The program builds upon the success of the Chamber’s mentorship initiative—the first phase in establishing a comprehensive leadership development ecosystem for North Texas. As the cost of higher education continues to rise, the Chamber recognizes that micro-credentials and targeted professional development will play a crucial role in advancing careers and expanding economic opportunity.
National data underscores the urgency of rethinking leadership development. Only 10% of executives believe their leadership training is effective, 68% of nonprofits struggle to find qualified leaders, and 72% of elected officials report feeling unprepared when first taking office. Meanwhile, career mobility is accelerating—Gen Z professionals now average employment across two industries within three years, and 21% of millennials change jobs annually.
“The workforce is changing faster than traditional leadership pathways can keep up,” said Gilberto Atayde, VP of Operations for FWHCC. “Audaz prepares professionals to lead across business, government, and nonprofit sectors—because tomorrow’s impact will require collaboration across all three.”
Developed in partnership with academic leaders and industry experts, the program focuses on skills identified by the Institute of Leadership Research at Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business, including strategic thinking, leading people, leveraging networks, negotiation, conflict management, coaching, goal setting, and change management.
For a program investment of $2,000, participants receive exceptional value, including:
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Micro-credentials from Texas Tech University
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Instruction from professors at Texas Tech, TCU, UT Arlington, and Texas A&M Law
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Exclusive access to Harvard Online learning resources and certifications
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A one-on-one mentor pairing for personalized guidance and career development
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A cross-industry cohort learning experience built for long-term regional impact
The Audaz Leadership Program is designed for professionals seeking advancement, entrepreneurs striving to scale, and community leaders committed to strengthening Fort Worth’s economic future.
More information and program registration are available at:
https://fwhcc.org/programs/audaz-leadership/
https://fwhcc.org/programs/audaz-leadership/
