Within the OPO community, there has been an increased interest and commitment to enhancing the competencies of early-career professionals to ensure success in donation practices and outcomes. This session will highlight a unique “Train-the-Trainer” program implemented at Midwest Transplant Network that has fostered a more uniform and successful training program throughout the organization. Additionally, we’ll learn about the implementation of an OPO Leadership Academy that was established for employees who are on the path to exploring professional growth opportunities to advance their personal careers.