In 1989, Leadership Waukesha was developed to respond to a need in the Waukesha community for leadership training and development. Leadership is the link that enables a community to remain vital, dynamic and attractive to potential businesses and residents. The program seeks to prepare men and women who demonstrate leadership qualities to take positions of responsibility in the community. It is an issues-orientated program, designed to inform, motivate and challenge participants to became a resource back to the Waukesha area. Leadership Waukesha accepts applicants from May to July.
Applicants complete a written form and upon approval, participate in an oral interview.
Selected applicants are notified in August for sessions to begin in September. Usually employers pay for some or most of this cost. However, there are limited scholarship funds available for those who need assistance. Please note this on your application form. Participants meet twice per month for four hours, mid-September through May, including a full day ropes course, road rally, and a State Capitol tour.