Program Overview

Leadership Juneau consists of one day retreat, one full-day and seven half-day sessions, and a graduation ceremony. In addition to the sessions, participants spend time outside of class on their Community Impact Projects, meetings with mentors, and readings for the class.

Topics for the program focus on a number of key areas: diversity training, team-building, conflict resolution, and civic understanding in the areas of business, government, and non-profit organizations. In addition, a number of sessions remain somewhat flexible for the current class of Leadership Juneau participants to determine the most pressing community needs and to determine where their class should focus their attention.

The day retreat is mandatory for all participants and takes place at SAGA's Eagle Valley Center . This excursion serves the purpose of allowing leaders to truly engage with their peers, to understand regional and community issues, and to become familiar with local leadership styles.  

The Community Impact Project focuses on team-building and addressing a community need. Projects may involve partnering with community organizations or be a brand new venture initiated by a team of leaders. This year, mentors made up of Leadership Juneau alumni or existing community leaders will offer guidance and support to each team as they work toward fulfillment of their Community Impact Projects.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit in early March where regional leaders meet to discuss and solve Southeast Alaska’s “hot topics”.

For more information about the program contact the United Way of Southeast Alaska at (907) 463-5530, or staff@unitedwayseak.org.