Leadership Oconto County

Leadership Oconto County is a cooperative effort of the Oconto County Economic Development Corporation and the UW-Extension of Oconto County. The goal of the leadership program is to build a pool of citizens with broad knowledge of the ideas, issues and concerns faced by our local communities. It is hoped that as the participants become aware of the challenges and the many existing resources they will take leadership and active participation roles in helping to meet those challenges.

Topics include:

Collaborative Leadership Styles
Natural Resources
Local and Tribal Government
Economic Development
Family & Diversity Issues
Education, Youth & Lifelong Learning
Health Care & Wellness
Personal Engagement

Participation in Leadership Oconto County is open to the general public living and working in and around Oconto County. Our participants represent a diverse perspective and variety of experience. The melding of individuals into a focused team over the year is a very rewarding experience.

Individual Benefits

Be exposed to a broad range of issues
Develop confidence as leaders
Be prepared for positions of influence
Improve decision-making skills
Build county-wide networks
Develop personal and interpersonal skills

Leadership Oconto County is a nine month (one day per month) program consisting of workships, seminars, discussions and tours. Each session will forcus on an issue in the community and an aspect of leadship development. Practical learning is emphasized - not a full day of lectures. Each participatnt will become involved in a community-based project - the laboratory part of learning.

Tuition

The cost of Leadership Oconto County is $600 per person. The tuition covers the costs of all sessions including educational materials, meals and breaks, bus transportation on field trips and graduation. Limited scholarships are available based on financial need. Tuition is often paid by the participant's employer. Some of the employers expect individuals to personally contribute a percentage of the fee.

Commitment

To graduate from Leadership Oconto County, a participant is expected to attend all sessions in their entirety including the orientation, all full-day sessions, and graduation. The sessions are held at various locations throughout Oconto County.

Sessions

Orientation Dinner
Collaborative Leadership Styles
Natural Resources
Health Care and Wellness
Economic Development
Diversity
Education
State Government
Local Government
Community Engagement and Graduation

*Monthly sessions are typically the second Thursday of the month, held at 8:00am-5:00pm.

Apply

Application and brochure will be available soon!