MONROE — Green County Leaders is seeking motivated individuals who are interested in learning, self-discovery, community issues, and networking.  If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply for the 2025-2026 Green County Leaders class!  

Green County Leaders is a program designed to help build community leadership.  Green County Leaders runs from September to May. It focuses on leadership skills, networking, and learning about community issues. This iteration of the program has been in Green County for 23 years and has 494 alumni. 

In the 2024-2025 course, participants met over 100 community leaders and toured 19 sites in 7 Green County communities. Sessions provided opportunities to connect with community leaders sharing how they apply and hone leadership skills. Additionally, participants learned about opportunities to lean into exploring community issues. The program includes a number of unique experiences, including community projects, First Impressions, community awareness activities, and an intentional visit to the Wisconsin capitol. 

Sessions focus on building community leadership skills and raising awareness of community issues, including local government, economic development, natural resources, creativity, non-profits, civic engagement, deliberative dialogue, and more. Green County Leaders is made possible by a partnership between UW-Madison Division of Extension Green County and Green County Development Corporation, with strong support from community organizations and businesses. 

Application forms, along with more information about the program, are available online at https://green.extension.wisc.edu/community-development/green-county-leaders/ or at the Green County UW-Extension office at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566.  Applications will be accepted from now until July 18, 2025.  Tuition assistance is available for qualifying participants.

For more information, contact Victoria Solomon at the Green County UW-Extension Office at (608) 328-9440 or victoria.solomon@wisc.edu.