LEC application & tuition
Selection Criteria
Potential participants of Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) are asked to complete an application and attend a group interview session. LEC Executive Committee will select up to 40 participants on the basis of community interests, accomplishments, experience and ability to assume expanded community responsibility. Since the number of appointments to LEC is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.
Not more than two candidates per company will be selected to participate each year.
Participants will be notified of acceptance in mid-July. No tuition is due before acceptance.
Commitment Criteria
Applicants must have the full support of the organization or corporation they represent. To graduate from Leadership Eau Claire™, participants must:
Tuition
The program costs a fraction of what other seminars cost and includes 10 days of training. It is an investment with proven results. The cost of the program may be covered by employers or jointly by employers and employees. Tuition covers all fees associated with the program including meals, transportation, materials and accommodations for the retreat. Chamber members receive a discount.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of partial scholarships may be available to individuals or otherwise unable to provide tuition. Scholarships are provided by LEC alumni and friends.
If you would like to give a donation to the Connie Glenz Memorial LEC Scholarship Fund or the Ray Spies Memorial Scholarship Fund, send contributions to the Eau Claire Chamber Educational Foundation, 101 N. Farwell Street, Suite 101, Eau Claire, WI 54703.
Now Accepting Applications for next year's class!
Potential participants of Leadership Eau Claire™ (LEC) are asked to complete an application and attend a group interview session. LEC Executive Committee will select up to 40 participants on the basis of community interests, accomplishments, experience and ability to assume expanded community responsibility. Since the number of appointments to LEC is limited, applicants who are not selected are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.
Not more than two candidates per company will be selected to participate each year.
Participants will be notified of acceptance in mid-July. No tuition is due before acceptance.
Commitment Criteria
Applicants must have the full support of the organization or corporation they represent. To graduate from Leadership Eau Claire™, participants must:
- Attend the opening retreat.
- Have no more than one unexcused absence.
- Participate in a group project.
Tuition
The program costs a fraction of what other seminars cost and includes 10 days of training. It is an investment with proven results. The cost of the program may be covered by employers or jointly by employers and employees. Tuition covers all fees associated with the program including meals, transportation, materials and accommodations for the retreat. Chamber members receive a discount.
Tuition Assistance
A limited number of partial scholarships may be available to individuals or otherwise unable to provide tuition. Scholarships are provided by LEC alumni and friends.
If you would like to give a donation to the Connie Glenz Memorial LEC Scholarship Fund or the Ray Spies Memorial Scholarship Fund, send contributions to the Eau Claire Chamber Educational Foundation, 101 N. Farwell Street, Suite 101, Eau Claire, WI 54703.
Now Accepting Applications for next year's class!
**During this unprecedented time of COVID-19 impacts, we believe in the importance of continuing this program for our community & it's purpose to build leadership skills. If you or your company have concerns about tuition payment or timing of the application process, please reach out to Casey Schumacher directly (schumacher@eauclairechamber.org).
Leadership Eau Claire Class of 2021 Dates
August – Opening Retreat – August 26-27, 2020 **MANDATORY**
September – Agriculture & Environment Day – September 24, 2020
October – Government & Law Day – October 22, 2020
November – Arts & Tourism Day – November 12, 2020
December – Media & Culture Day – December 10, 2020
January – Human Services & Volunteerism Day – January 14, 2021
February – Education Day – February 11, 2021
March – Health & Wellness Day – March 18, 2021
April – Business & Industry Day – April 15, 2021
May – Weather Contingency Day – May 6, 2021
May – Graduation – May 27, 2021
