The Southern Ute Drum Writes: Project RUN hones leadership skills for tribal employees
In an article published December 23rd, 2025, The Southern Ute Drum highlight Project RUN and the 17 employees of the Southern Ute Permanent Fund who honed their leadership skills with Project RUN’s Leadership micro-credential training.
The La Plata Economic Alliance is proud of our collaboration with Fort Lewis College through the program Project RUN. By creating microcredentials for industry, by industry, Project RUN is able to strengthen local leadership development and expand opportunities for both employers and opportunity seekers in our region.
Project RUN’s Fundamentals of Leadership & Management 1: People is a six-week training designed to build the leadership capacity that a strong regional workforce depends on. Led by professional leadership coaches, the training helps participants clarify their leadership style, communicate with intention, support team accountability, and navigate workplace dynamics. The training has been offered three times, with the most recent taking place from October 15 to November 19, 2025. Project RUN hosted cohorts in Pagosa Springs, Ignacio, and Durango to ensure leadership development is available across the region.
Project RUN’s Fundamentals of Leadership & Management 1: People is a six-week training designed to build the leadership capacity that a strong regional workforce depends on. Led by professional leadership coaches, the training helps participants clarify their leadership style, communicate with intention, support team accountability, and navigate workplace dynamics. The training has been offered three times, with the most recent taking place from October 15 to November 19, 2025. Project RUN hosted cohorts in Pagosa Springs, Ignacio, and Durango to ensure leadership development is available across the region.
Learn more by visiting Projectrunco.work
