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Leadership Academy

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ABOUT

The Tomah Chamber Foundation is proud to present our Tomah Leadership Academy program. The program’s vision is to educate people on Tomah’s Economy, build leadership skills and confidence, increase professional connections, deepen employee engagement and commitment, create more valuable employees, and introduce newcomers to Tomah. The Leadership Academy welcomes existing and emerging leaders, high school students, and encourages participants’ diversity in race, age, philosophy, location, and personal and professional backgrounds.

The Leadership Academy will meet for seven (7) sessions over the duration of nine (9) months. The sessions will be held on the first Thursday of the month with a graduation ceremony at the last session. The sessions will consist of one-day workshops and seminars or tours which provide participants access to programs, businesses, communities, and governmental influences in the Tomah area. Participants will gain a broad perspective on personal, business, economic, and social issues affecting the local area and will receive heightened awareness of local issues, networking opportunities, and leadership development skills for personal and professional growth.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Applicant’s demonstration of leadership potential.
  • Agree to attend all scheduled sessions, except for illness of participant or immediate family member.
  • Agree to complete all session evaluations.
  • Please realize you are committing to devote 7 full days to this program.

SESSIONS

Subject to change, detailed agendas will be provided before each session.

  • Session 1 - Tomah: Understanding Your Municipality
  • Session 2 - Education/STEM/Technology
  • Session 3 - Healthcare/Wellness
  • Session 4 - Military
  • Session 5 - Tourism/Agriculture
  • Session 6 - Manufacturing/Business/Starting up
  • Session 7 - Non-Profit/Poverty/Leadership & Graduation

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are reviewed by the Leadership Academy’s selection committee.

The program fee is $600 which includes all meals and program shirt. Participants may be sponsored by a local business, civic organization, or funded individually. If you need to set up a payment plan, please contact the program facilitator. Checks made payable to: Tomah Chamber Foundation.

Submit applications to program facilitator, Tina Thompson, via email: tthompson@tomahwisconsin.com, or mail to: Leadership Academy, P.O. Box 625, Tomah, WI 54660, or drop off at the Tomah Chamber office: 310 N. Superior Avenue, Tomah, WI 54660.

No Applications Available At This Time

Questions

For more information or additional questions, please reach out to the program facilitator, Tina Thompson at 608-372-1828 or at tthompson@tomahwisconsin.com.

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“This was an excellent experience overall and am so appreciative that the program was available. I truly enjoyed the sessions.”

– 2024 Participant

“I appreciated learning about the extensive resources for Veterans, the wide-ranging services and therapy options available at Tomah Health, understanding more about the clinic services, and ending the day with Yoga!”

– 2024 Participant

“Visiting TAMS was awesome. I loved seeing a new approach to education. It was interesting to learn about all the new programs offered throughout the public school system between activities and college credits. Almost makes me want to go back.”

– 2024 Participant

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