Join the Next Waukee Leadership Institute Class

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HOW TO APPLY

Join the Upcoming Class

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1. APPLY FOR THE NEXT CLASS

Complete the application form, below, to submit your interest to join the next Waukee Leadership Institute class.

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2. APPLICATION REVIEW

The Waukee Leadership Institute Board of Directors will review your application and determine if you are a fit for the program.

3. HONE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

If your application is approved, get ready to join a cohort of emerging leaders looking to grow, learn, and enjoy the journey.

What to Expect

Learn More About the 2024-2025 Class

From August 2024 to April 2025, the Waukee Leadership Institute class meets once a month (listed below) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at various locations.

August 20, 2024
September 17, 2024
October 15, 2024
November 19, 2024
December 17, 2024
January 21, 2025
February 18, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025
April 22, 2025 (Graduation)

Take a look at the curriculum.

Cost: $750

Behind the Scenes

Past Classes and Events

The class of 2017 at the unveiling of their project, the Waukee Veterans Memorial.

Members of the 2016 class with Waukee Leadership Institute co-founder and former Mayor Bill Peard.

The class of 2018 held a chili cook-off between the Waukee Police and Fire Departments.

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack spoke at the January 2020 class.

The class of 2019 at their graduation ceremony.

The class of 2015 at Celebrate Waukee, the community event they organized for their class project.

Waukee Leadership Institute Participants Gain…

Leadership lessons from Waukee Police Chief John Quinn, former Governor Tom Vilsack, Waukee city officials, and local business leaders.

Insight on current and upcoming Waukee economic development and school projects.

Gallup CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder) assessment and professional facilitation.

Experience working with a team of fellow emerging leaders to bring a betterment project to life.

2023-2024

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The Waukee Leadership Institute has been developing leaders in Waukee, Iowa since 2006.