ABOUT

We are a 501c3 organization.  We were originally created under the umbrella of the UW-Madison Division of Extension Juneau County office.  The Juneau County Advanced Leadership Program was organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, more specifically, to develop a leadership program that creates a pool of citizenry empowered with the ability to facilitate change in a positive, proactive manner for the benefit of Juneau County. 

The program’s vision is to facilitate the advanced education and empowerment of emerging leaders for professional, personal, and community enrichment.  The primary goal of the program is leadership building and the development of each participant’s natural talents. The program welcomes existing and emerging leaders and encourages and celebrates participants’ diversity in race, age, philosophy, location, and personal and professional backgrounds.

The program has been in operation for 20 years, with an average of 11 participants per year.

The Juneau County Leadership Program meets for ten months. Each month consists of one-day workshops, seminars, and/or tours which provide participants access to programs, businesses, communities, and governmental influences in Juneau County, encompassing a broad perspective on personal, political, economic, and social issues affecting the County in classroom settings and field experiences.  Program participants receive a heightened awareness of County issues, networking opportunities, and leadership development skills for personal and professional growth.  Applicants follow an application process and are interviewed by a panel.  The program fee is $550, and applicants may be sponsored by a local business, civic organization, or funded individually.  If financial assistance is essential for participation, applicants may set up a payment plan or contact the program facilitator for possible scholarship assistance.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions with the exception of illness or immediate family issues.  Participants have the opportunity to develop a sustainable community project that continues to improve or enhance communities as well as individuals.

The program also offers Lunch ‘N Learn opportunities that the program participants attend, as well as being open to the public for a fee.  These offer an opportunity for the community to develop skills without committing to the 10-month-long Leadership Program.