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 second 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.

Session topics include:

Session 1 – Tomah: Understanding Your Municipality (City of Tomah)

Session 2 – Education/STEM/Technology

Session 3 – Healthcare/Wellness

Session 4 – Military (Volk Field and Fort McCoy

Session 5 – Tourism/Agriculture

Session 6 – Manufacturing/Business/Starting Up

Session 7 – Non-Profit/Poverty/Leadership & Graduation