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LEADERSHIP WYOMING

The Benefits

Participant Benefits

  • Increased understanding of Wyoming County through site tours and meetings with local elected officials and businesspeople
  • Enhanced leadership skills
  • Improved public speaking skills through presentations during the program
  • Development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Expansion of an informed network of colleagues
  • Improved team-building skills through group projects
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Employer Benefits

  • Strengthened employee skill through training in leadership and strategic thinking
  • Increased visibility and access to community leaders and resources
  • Encourages employee volunteerism and leadership through exposure to the variety of community and non-profit organizations that service the county
  • Expanded leadership and critical thinking abilities, which will result in improved, and confident decision makers for your company

Community Benefits

  • Increased cultural awareness of local issues
  • Encourages business reinvestment in Wyoming County
  • Development of comprehensive relationships
  • Growth of a diverse pool of active, community-oriented citizens
  • Development of positive, strong and educated leaders for Wyoming County
  • Promotion of Wyoming County resources

The Details

Attendance

Attendance and full participation is required at every session unless an emergency arises. In which case, only two excused absences for emergency situations will be allowed. Additional time may be required for some session participation and other program elements. Attendance at the two-day retreat and the graduation session is mandatory.

Tuition

The cost of this 9-month program is $795. Tuition covers all program materials, instructors, the opening retreat, lunches, and administrative costs. Tuition is non-refundable. Limited scholarships may be available for non-profit organizations.

 

Leadership Wyoming is open to anyone 18 years or older living or working in Wyoming County. Each year, up to 15 participants will be selected based on their demonstrated leadership abilities, interest in community affairs, volunteer involvement, and commitment to Wyoming County’s future. Every effort is made to achieve a cross-section of participants from business, professional, educational, governmental, and non-profit organizations, as well as diversity in gender, race and geographic area.

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Applicant Selection

Applicants must live/work in Wyoming County or be employed by a member of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce. Applications will be available in June, and participants will be selected through a competitive selection process led by the Leadership Wyoming Committee. Applications are open to local individuals who play a leadership role and have demonstrated accomplishments in their careers and/or the community. Ideal Leadership Wyoming applicants will have the desire to gain a deeper awareness of the opportunities and challenges facing Wyoming County, be driven to enhance their own leadership skills and experiences, and commit to making positive change within their organizations, the community, and the region.

The Dates

Program Dates for 2023-2024

The Program consists of nine (9) monthly sessions including a two-day retreat (September 21 & 22, 2023). Sessions will begin on August 31, 2023 and continue on the third Thursday of every month September through June.
The final presentation and graduation ceremony will be held on June 20, 2024.
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The classes will be held on the following dates:

  • August 31, 2023
  • September 21, 2023 & September 22, 2023
  • October 19, 2023
  • November 16, 2023
  • Chamber Holiday Gathering TBD
  • January 18, 2024
  • February 15, 2024
  • March 21, 2024
  • April 18, 2024
  • May 16, 2024

June 20, 2024 – Make-up Date

June 20, 2024 – Class Graduation Luncheon

Leadership Wyoming participants are encouraged to attend all Chamber Events.

About The Sessions

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Class 2018

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Class 2021


Click on the links below to see articles written by Class of 2018 participant, Rick Hiduk:

 

 

Graduation Celebration

 

Thank you to the organizations who made the Career Fair possible.
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