Mission

To promote community leadership by developing knowledgeable, skilled leaders committed to guiding the Gogebic Range through the changes of today and into tomorrow, ensuring a high quality of life and positive growth.

Participants will benefit through learning new skills, enhancing their self-confidence and building networks to enhance their personal, professional and community lives.

Employers will benefit by having higher skilled employees that are more engaged and committed to their workplace and community.

The Community will benefit by creating a network of leaders to serve as catalysts for positive community change.

Past Graduates Speak Out

“I feel I’ve grown personally and professionally.”

“I plan to be more involved and committed to change.”

“It’s given me a more positive outlook on myself and community and what I can do for it.”

Enrollment

• Complete & return attached form
• Tuition is $150
• Applications are due by July 18th
• Participants are expected to attend all sessions

The Leadership Academy is a collaborative effort by

• MSU/Gogebic EDC
  • Lucia Patritto (906) 663-4045
• UW-Extension
  • Will Andresen (715) 561-2695
• Iron County Development Zone
  • Kelly Klein (715) 561-2922

Providing equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

Program Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to Leadership

• September 11, 9 am-3:30 pm
• Tacconelli’s Restaurant
• What Makes a Leader
• Leadership Styles
• Understanding Yourself & Others
• Listening Skills

Session 2: Community Engagement & Visioning

• September 25, 1:00-4:00 pm
• Gogebic Community College
• Engaging the Community
• Public & Private Sector Visioning
• Group Decision Making Skills

Session 3: Project Management

• October 9, 1:00-4:00 pm
• Gogebic Community College
• Managing Public & Private Sector Projects
• Working With Volunteers
• Time Management & Scheduling Skills

Session 4: Conflict Management

• October 23, 1:00-4:00 pm
• Gogebic Community College
• Understanding Conflict
• Dispute Resolution
• Conflict Management Skills

Session 5: Communication Skills

• November 6, 1:00-4:00 pm
• Gogebic Community College
• Running Effective Meetings
• Preparing Presentations
• Public Speaking Skills

Session 6: Pulling It All Together

• November 13, 1:00-4:00 pm
• Ironwood Memorial Building
• Public Board Simulation
• Participant Presentations
• Guest Speaker & Graduation

For a Gogebic Range Leadership Academy Application, please contact us at the link below. 

Contact us with your comments and questions.

Thank you for your interest in Iron County, Wisconsin!