Program Overview
Following a required day and a half orientation, participants meet once a month for an 8 hour day of workshops, panel discussions and site visits. In addition, participants collaborate on a self-directed, community-oriented team project, which ranges from 20-40 hours of volunteer commitment.
Class sessions are scheduled at subject-appropriate locations to maximize experiential learning. Times vary but generally run from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sample Curriculum
Orientation
History Day
Education Day
Media Day
Government Day
Arts & Entertainment Day
Health & Human Services Day
Economic Development Day
Employer’s Reference
The Leadership Greater Waterbury program is an inexpensive way to immerse your employee in our region. Your employee will network with fellow participants, developing lasting relationships that will benefit your business in the long-term.
Train your employees locally to become corporate citizens, active in the community on behalf of your company. Participation in LGW demonstrates your company’s commitment to contributing within the greater Waterbury community. It also provides additional exposure as the participant meets and builds relationships with regional leaders, representing your company on a wide scale.
Contributions made in the community through Leadership projects
2009-2010
Making the Right Choice: A forum for parents, teens and pre-teens to discuss the impact of having sex before being ready!
Wifi Plaza on the Waterbury Green
2008-2009
Family Unity Night
Waterbury Perception Now – A Five Point Plan of Action
2007-2008
Brass City Boogie
Brownfields Basics Forum
Teen Pregnancy “Awareness” Forum
2006-2007
City-wide Food Drive
Kendrick House Development Plan
Kennedy High School Day at Camp Mataucha
2005-2006
Downtown Waterbury Design Audit
Downtown Waterbury Scavenger Hunt
Wilby High School Mock Interview program
2004-2005
Camp Mataucha Day
Downtown Draw
Waterbury Is Now Website
2003-2004
Economic Development Website
“Invest in Your Future” Resource Guide
“Waterbury Arts & Community Connection Festival” Marketing
2002-2003
“Family Day” at the Chapman House
Outdoor Classroom at Wilson School
Public Relations Campaign for St. Vincent de Paul
2001-2002
“Community Resource Day” at Brass Mill Center
Guide to Permits for the City of Waterbury
Image Campaign for the City of Waterbury
2000-2001
Fundraiser for Leadership Scholarships
Relocation Guide for the City of Waterbury
Survey Assessing Community Needs
Application and Tuition
Candidates for Leadership Greater Waterbury are accepted according to their leadership potential, their interest in community service, and their desire to understand the issues and challenges facing the greater Waterbury region.
Participants receive:
- 1 ½ days of Orientation
- 7 full days of training in the following areas:
o History
o Economic Development
o Media & Communications
o Government & Public Policy
o Health & Human Services
o Arts & Entertainment
o Education
- June Graduation ceremony offering public exposure
- training in project development and management
- introduction to the theories and practices of leadership
- networking opportunities with participants and presenters from businesses in the public, private, and non-profit sectors
Investment
Business participants - $1,350
Small businesses* - $950
*(under 25 employees)
Non-profit agencies - $850