Lead Through Community...
A.C.E. LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Heart of Wisconsin A.C.E. Leadership Program is a dynamic and interactive leadership development experience designed to empower participants to be catalysts for positive change by providing a deeper understanding of our community through sharing practical tools for effective community leadership.
Title Sponsor
Premier Sponsors
Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.
Rooted in Red
2025 - 2026 Heart of Wisconsin A.C.E. Leadership Program Application
Key Skills and Knowledge Learned
Who should participate?
- Anyone interested in community involvement.
- Anyone interested in enhancing skills of leadership.
What is the time commitment?
One 1 & 1/2 day retreat in October, seven full-day sessions (once a month) from November through May, community project meetings, and an end of the year celebration. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. This program will also provide participants with opportunities to interact with various community leaders.
Applications
Corporations, individuals, organizations, or other businesses may nominate applicants. Forms will be sent directly to the nominated applicants when requested.
Tuition Fees
$800 registration fee per participant
Partial scholarships may be available for not-for-profit participants to cover part of the program cost. Any individual involved in a non-profit, non-governmental organization may apply. Selection will be done by the Leadership Advisory Board. Applicants are expected to show a commitment to the program through regular attendance. Class members will be automatically dropped, with no refund, after two (2) unexcused absences.
Thank you to our leadership program session chairs
Tari Jahns, United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties
Kayla Rombalski, UW Extension - Wood County
Craig Bernstein, Mid-State Technical College
Ted Melby, Mid-State Technical College
Kyle Kearns, City of Wisconsin Rapids
Chasten Vruwink, WoodTrust Bank
Jason Grueneberg, Wood County
Angel Laidlaw, Centergy, Inc.