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EEL Program Overview

Developed in 2007, with the assistance of Dr. George Manning’s book, “The Art of Leadership,” this 4 session program is designed for participants who exhibit the potential to become a leader within their organization. The program requires participants to utilize their time effectively to manage projects, conduct meetings, complete reading assignments and course-related work, all while building leadership abilities. This elite program requires a substantial amount of outside work, including working on Capstone and cost-savings projects. All sessions and projects must be completed to graduate from the program.

Topics Included:

  • Self Assessments
  • Leadership Styles
  • Developing Effective Teams
  • Motivating Others
  • Career Development

DWE Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

DWE Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.



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Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.


Eligibility Requirements

How To Apply: Participation in the Commissioner’s Experienced and Emerging Leaders program shall be by application and selection. The Executive Director or designee shall convene a “Selection Board” to review and select applicants for this program.

Participants (min/max): 20-50 each year

Grade Level: Grade 38 and Higher. Please check with SPD to verify your grade level

Program Requirements

In order to participate in the Commissioner’s Experienced and Emerging Leaders program, applicants must have the written approval/endorsement of their Warden, District Supervisor, or Division Director and meet the following criteria:

  1. 1. Must have been employed with the Department for a minimum of three (3) years.
  2. Must have been free of any disciplinary actions for two (2) years.
  3. Must have received a minimum of “Successful” as an overall rating on the most recent Annual Performance Appraisal.
  4. Must be in a supervisory, managerial, or executive leadership role or be in a Pay Grade of 38 or higher.
  5. Must submit three (3) current letters of recommendation.
  6. Participants shall be required to complete specific projects and prepare reports/ presentations to be presented to the Department’s Executive Staff.

Program Schedule

  • Session 1 2/18 - 2/19 Brown County
  • Session 2 4/22 – 4/23 Clifty Falls
  • Session 3 7/15 – 7/16 MAAC—Valparaiso
  • Session 4 10/14 – 10/15 CTI

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The Division of Workforce Engagement provides state-of-the-art instruction to department employees and to other stakeholders.

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