Management Development Program
Registration Opens July 26 for the October 2024 Cohort
The Management Development Program is geared towards new and aspiring supervisors, managers and team leaders with up to three years of experience. Through an interactive series of virtual workshops, this program is designed to develop or enhance your managerial and leadership skills to prepare you for success in your current and future roles.
Each 90-minute workshop, led by an expert facilitator, encourages active participation, idea sharing and peer interaction. You'll have ample opportunities to ask questions, collaborate with colleagues and create actionable plans for applying your new skills at work.
The program supports two cohorts each year, limited to 30 participants each. This limited cohort size fosters a close-knit community of peers, providing a valuable network for ongoing support and career growth in the manufacturing industry even after the program concludes.
"The Management Development Program was awesome! Thanks so much for the opportunity to learn such a broad variety of leadership and management topics that will directly help to make me even more successful in my career."
2024 Cohort Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
Female, entry-level management professionals in manufacturing and/or individuals interested in becoming a manager or supervisor. Titles of past participants included Engineering Administrator, Sales Manager, Executive Assistant, Operational Perfect, Associate Manager, Office Manager and Industry Analyst. This program is offered to women, women-identifying individuals and non-binary and gender-nonconforming people.
What is the format of the program?
This is a two-week, virtual program with a 90-minute workshop each day.
How much does the program cost?
The program costs $2,500 for WiM members and $3,500 for non-members.
What else will I get out of the program?
In addition to interactive workshops, you will identify your leadership style through an included DiSC assessment, facilitated by The Bolder Group, gain one-on-one advice from a professional career coach and enhance your network by forging valuable connections with industry peers.
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History of the Management Development Program
Since the program's inception in 2017, more than 140 leaders have graduated from the WiM Education Foundation's Management Development Program. Graduates have transitioned successfully into leadership roles, added more value to their companies and served as role models for other women in the industry.