Strengths Academy
DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS
Join us for Strengths Academy, a transformative two-day experience designed to help you understand and apply the CliftonStrengths framework in your professional role at Virginia Tech.
Dates: January 14-15, 2026
Location: North End Center, Blacksburg
What You'll Experience
Day One: Foundation & Framework
Wednesday, January 14 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Begin your Strengths journey with a comprehensive introduction to the CliftonStrengths philosophy. You'll learn to navigate the Strengths portal, understand your Top 5 themes and domains, and discover how to build powerful partnerships using team-based Strengths tools.
Morning Sessions Include:
- Welcome and introduction to Strengths philosophy and guiding principles
- Deep dive into your Top 5 Strengths and the four domains framework
- Hands-on practice with Team Grids and Powerful Partnerships tools
- Track overview and collaborative brainstorming
- Networking lunch with experienced Strengths consultants
Day Two: Applied Practice & Campus Impact
Tuesday, January 15 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apply your new knowledge in specialized track-based workshops tailored to your role, then join colleagues across campus to contribute to a university-wide Strengths initiative.
Available Tracks:
- Supervision & Management: Lead with Your Strengths
- Student Advising & Coaching: Empower Students Through Strengths-Based Approaches
- Personal Growth & Team Development: Build High-Performing, Strengths-Focused Teams
- Teaching Faculty & Classroom Settings: Integrate Strengths into Your Teaching Practice
Networking & Campus Impact
The academy concludes with an interactive session bringing together participants from all tracks. You'll have the opportunity to network with colleagues across campus, share insights and discoveries from your track experience, explore questions with Strengths consultants, and collaborate on advancing Virginia Tech's campus-wide Strengths initiative. This is your chance to contribute ideas, make meaningful connections, and commit to taking action in your role.
Who Should Attend
This academy is designed for VT faculty, staff, and administrators who want to leverage CliftonStrengths to enhance their effectiveness in supervision, advising, teaching, or team leadership roles.
Registration Details
Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot in the Strengths Academy and take the first step toward a more Strengths-focused approach to your work at Virginia Tech.
Please note: Track selection will occur one week prior to the academy. You'll receive information about each track option and submit your preference to ensure we can best meet your professional development needs.
Assistance available
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Email: vttraining@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-9331
If you have questions or need assistance with taking the strengths assessment, email us at strengths@vt.edu.