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Director & Employee Training

With more than 2,000 participants attending the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association’s education programs each year, it’s clear that our members place a high priority on employee, director, and youth education.

WECA offers a comprehensive range of education and professional development opportunities for employees, leaders, directors, and future cooperative professionals, including:

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

  • ECLIPSE (Electric Cooperative Leaders),WECA's leadership development program designed to help participants expand their professional skills and become well-rounded cooperative leaders. Through a combination of core classes, elective courses, and online learning opportunities, participants develop leadership, communication, and business skills that support both their current roles and future career growth. Graduates are recognized at WECA Annual Meetings for their program completion and commitment to leadership excellence.
  • Industry-specific training and educational programs that help cooperative employees stay current on operational, regulatory, and emerging industry topics while expanding their knowledge and expertise.
  • Employee development programs focused on strengthening essential workplace skills, including finance and accounting fundamentals, computer and technology skills, communication, customer service, human resources, safety, and other technical and professional competencies that support cooperative success.

DIRECTOR TRAINING

Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) and Board Leadership Certificate (BLC) programs that provide electric cooperative directors with a firm understanding of their fiduciary responsibilities, emerging industry trends, governance best practices, and the knowledge needed to effectively lead their cooperatives.

YOUTH EDUCATION

Youth Education programs that prepare future leaders through experiences focused on leadership development, communication skills, cooperative business knowledge, and opportunities to serve as Wisconsin's electric cooperative youth ambassadors.