Application, Scholarship & Sponsorship

For Employers: Who Should Apply

Leadership Washburn County is leadership development with real Washburn County context. When you send an employee through the program, you’re investing in stronger leadership, better communication, and a broader understanding of the community your business serves—without sending them out of the area.

Build stronger leaders locally with practical skills they can use right away
Improve communication + teamwork back at work
Support retention + morale by investing in your people
Grow a local network of relationships across industries and organizations
Increase awareness of local issues that impact your customers, workforce, and community

If you have an emerging leader, new supervisor, or high-potential employee—this program is a great investment.

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A Program For...

Leadership Washburn County is a great fit for people who are ready to grow—whether they’re already leading or stepping into leadership soon, including:

Emerging leaders and supervisors who want to sharpen their leadership skills
High-potential employees who are ready for more responsibility
Team members who represent your business in the community (committees, boards, customer-facing leaders, etc.)
Strong technical performers who want more confidence leading people, projects, and conversations

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Scholarship Application

The Leadership Washburn County Board of Directors is able to provide a limited number of partial scholarships due to the generosity of past and current donors. Click here to download the application.

Sponsor the Program

If you believe in creating great leaders in Washburn County, consider sponsoring an applicant for the next program year. If you're interested in learning more, visit the Contact Us page and let us know.