​Leadership Greater Waterbury is a personal and career development program which creates lifelong partnerships and develops community awareness among future leaders in civic, professional and community organizations in the Greater Waterbury area. Its goal is to provide a creative, interactive environment for the participants to meet regional leaders and discuss the challenges that affect Greater Waterbury.   

Why Leadership Greater Waterbury?

• Students are exposed to multiple perspectives regarding Greater Waterbury’s challenges, opportunities and assets.
• During the program they are encouraged to get involved in the Greater Waterbury region.
• Participants are introduced to regional leaders and facilitators from public, private and nonprofit businesses as well as 300+ alumni.
• Personal and business coaching through behavioral assessments
• Leadership skillset training

Who Participates?
Lifelong learners with five to 25 years of work experience who are interested in developing their careers, striving to become better leaders and committed to community service. Please note that participants are required to attend all class days below, with one excused absence.​

Leadership Skills Covered:

• Leading and Managing Teams
• Project Management
• Communication and Time Management Strategies
• Government Relations/Civic Engagement
• Media, Public Relations, and Digital Communications
• Presentation Skills
• Community Involvement

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Project Development and Management
Participants are broken up into groups that create and implement a project that address the region’s pressing issues.
Each student is responsible to collaborate and contribute on a self-directed community oriented team project.
Meetings and time commitments are subject to individual team schedules.
Groups are partnered with Alumni Mentors to assist with project implementation

​ For more information, contact LGW Program Director Terry Macary at 203-757-0701, Ext. 325 or by email at [email protected]

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Program Overview
Orientation Day One*
October 22, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Waterbury Regional Chamber

Orientation Day Two*
October 23, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 
YMCA Camp Mataucha, Watertown

Class Days are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
November 19, 2025 - History
December 17, 2025 - Human Services
January 21, 2026 - Media and Communications
February 25, 2026 - Education
March 18, 2026 - Government
April 29, 2026 - Arts and Entertainment
May 20, 2026 - Economic Development
June 10, 2026 - Health and Wrap Up

Graduation and Alumni Reception:
June 17, 2026 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

*Attendance at both Orientation Days is required.

Contact Terry Macary at [email protected] or 203-757-0701 for more information.