Suggested letter to HR requesting support for attending Bossed Up Bootcamp
< Date >
< Supervisor’s Name >
< Title >
< Organization>
< Address >
< City, State Zip >
Dear < Supervisor’s First Name >,
I would like to attend an upcoming professional development weekend leadership program with
Bossed Up, a Washington, D.C. - based women’s empowerment training organization focused on
developing the leadership skills of ambitious women seeking sustainable careers.
Bootcamp is taking place < Month, dates, and year > in < City, ST > and features a variety of
industry experts presenting hands-on, pragmatic training on assertive communication, crafting a
leadership identity, networking, and tools and tactics for balancing one’s personal life while
pursuing an ambitious career.
Bossed Up’s women-centered, holistic approach sets their training apart and addresses the
specific challenges women face in pursuing leadership roles. The presentations are facilitated by
both industry experts as well as women in leadership positions across industries who have faced
similar challenges.
It will provide opportunities to expand my knowledge base, develop my leadership and
persuasive communication skills, and widen my professional network.
The Harvard Business Review posited in September 2013 that the essential components of
women’s professional development include creating a safe space for experimentation,
community-building, and the development of a confident leadership identity – all of which is
accomplished at the in-person, intensive training provided by Bossed Up. Countless business
leaders, with Warren Buffet chief among them, point to the need for more female leaders to keep
America’s economy growing in the coming decades.
The full registration fee for me is only <$xxx>.
Here is the breakdown of additional costs:
Roundtrip Airfare: <$xxxx>
Transportation: <$xxxx>
Hotel: <$xxxx per night > , < x nights > = <$$$$>
Meals: <$xxxx – Note: Bossed Up provides breakfast and lunch Saturday
Bootcamp Registration: <$xxx>
The total costs associated with attending this Bootcamp are: <$xxxx>
In summary, the opportunity for me to attend Bossed Up Bootcamp and gain the knowledge and
hard skills in the areas listed above is a wise investment in our organization. This educational
experience will enhance my performance as a member of < your organization’s name >.
Please let me know if you will approve my attendance at Bossed Up Bootcamp and cover my
expenses in full or in part.
Sincerely,
< your name here >