Our program is designed to give you an immersive learning experience through ten sessions that cover key sectors and industries shaping our region.

Session Days – Class XXVII (2023-2024)

Team Building and Class Reception

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Learn more about Leadership Tri-Cities and the LTC Alumni who support the organization and coordinate the sessions.

Class Retreat (Wenatchee)

Friday, August 11 – Saturday, August 12, 2023

Learn about team-building, interpersonal communication, and leadership in a practical, hands-on environment while also discovering your opportunities for personal development and growth.

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Session 1: Health and Medical Services

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Learn about the dynamic and growing health care industry and understand how it impacts our region.

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Session 2: Human Needs and Services

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Learn about the organizations, services, and programs in our region providing critical services addressing poverty, mental illness, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, and youth development.

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Session 3: Law Enforcement and Justice

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Learn about the challenges and opportunities in making our community safe through an in-depth examination of the police system, legal system, and corrections system in the Mid-Columbia.

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Session 4: Education

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Learn about the full spectrum of our education system, pre-Kindergarten to graduate school, and see how schools and post-secondary institutions strive to deliver the most comprehensive educational experience.

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Session 5: Local and State Government

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, January 24, 25, 26,  2024

During this multi-day session, learn about city, county and state government operations first-hand from both elected and appointed leaders. Includes a highly popular overnight trip to Olympia where class members experience our State Capital during the bustle of the legislative session.

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Session 6: Agriculture

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Learn about agribusiness in our region and become familiar current issues affecting it including water rights and use, environmental factors, labor, and crop diversity in the Mid-Columbia.

Session 7: Economic Development

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Learn about the strategies, drivers, and needs to diversify and strengthen our regional economy and the agencies and organizations working to accomplish this mission.

Session 8: Arts and Culture

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Learn about the vast diversity of the performing, literary, and visual arts, and cultural organizations across our region enhancing our quality of life.

Session 9: Hanford

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Learn about the Hanford Site from the Manhattan Project to present day clean-up and understand its complexity, reach, and impact in our region.

Session 10: Leadership Forward and Graduation

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Learn how to apply your knowledge and experiences into serving as a catalyst for positive change in our community. That night, present your cumulative class project to the community and celebrate as a graduated member of Leadership Tri-Cities .

*All dates are subject to change. Optional Pre-learning sessions may be added to the schedule.