1. Professional Avenues to Higher Service
PATHS Forward® is a leadership development
program designed to prepare promising African-
American professionals to participate as leaders in
the local community. This 9-month program offers an
invaluable experience where participants get to meet
and participate in discussions with successful
entrepreneurs, corporate businessmen/women and
civic leaders and expand their networks.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS
• Connect with like-minded individuals who will hold you accountable to the goals you
set for yourself
• Develop an understanding of the Fort Worth/Tarrant County metropolitan community
and the leaders and entities including governmental, educational and nonprofit
organizations.
• Explore the impact of globalization on the world of work and learn success
strategies from entrepreneurs and corporate businessmen and women.
• Gain exposure in and beyond the DFW area
• Enjoy increased self-awareness that resonates in every part of your life
• Hone effective, persuasive speaking skills through the exploration and adoption of
innovative strategies for oral, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Create strategies for on-going leadership development to achieve professional and
personal success
• Receive post graduate recognition and professional network
For more information:
Contact the Facilitators Tia Cole and Ashley Casey at pathsforward@gmail.com
www.fwmbcc.org/PATHS-Forward
THEME: Be in the KNOW!!
Saturday, March 4, 2017 9a-5p
Know Yourself
Thursday, April 6, 2017 6p-9p
Know Your Audience & the Chamber
Thursday, May 4, 2017 6p-9p
Know Your City & Government
Thursday, June 1, 2017 6p-9p
Know Your Community-Education
Thursday July 6, 2017** 6p-9p
Know Your Community- Non-Profit
Service Organizations
Thursday, August 3, 2017 6p-9p
Know Business
Thursday, September 7, 2016 6p-9p
Know Your Predecessors &
Opportunities
Thursday, October 5, 2017 6p-9p
Know Your Future
Thursday, November 2, 2017 6p-9p
Final Presentations & Graduation
Ceremony
*meals are provided at each meeting
**may change for holiday
TENTATIVE TIMELINE
Figure 1: PATHS Forward Class of 2015 with Rep.
Nicole Collier & Commissioner Roy C. Brooks

2. Some Past Participants
A Note to Potential Sponsors:
• Participation as a sponsor of the PATHS Forward program brings recognition of your company to the thousands of members of
the FWMBCC
• Investing in your employees:
• adds to your bottom line as they gain additional business and leadership skills at a reasonable cost
• expands visibility by having your company represented by one of your rising stars
• Builds your reputation as a company that invests in its employees’ developments and the development of the Fort Worth
community
Frequently Asked Questions:
 Who should apply?
o Young Professionals ages 21-40 in the DFW metroplex looking for opportunities
to grow and expand professionally
 How do I get involved?
o Complete an application-deadline 2/14/17
 What is the cost?
o $1000/person
 What is the time commitment?
o 1 full day Saturday retreat
o 7 monthly 3 hour workshops
o 1 3-hour graduation ceremony
o 2-10 hours a month project/group work time
Shannon Fletcher Chief of Staff Tarrant County PATHS Forward Class of 2009
Jeff Postell
CEO/Founder Post L Construction &
FWMBCC Board Member
PATHS Forward Class of 2013
Jarrett Jackson
Field Representative for
Congressman Marc
PATHS Forward Class of 2015
Tiesa Leggett
Project Coordinator- Blue Zones
Project
PATHS Forward Class of 2009
Jeremy Miller
President/Founder Mereaux Wealth
Strategies
PATHS Forward Class of 2010
Figure 2: Inaugural PATHS Forward Class of 2009 with Senator
Wendy Davis & Congressman Marc Veasy