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Leadership Fellows Program

PCD Office: AD-105 Suite
Phone: 207-859-1167
Email: [email protected]

Leaders Building Central Maine's Future

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Central Maine’s businesses, nonprofits, and communities need civic-minded leaders. The Thomas College Leadership Fellows Program is a three-month program that develops emerging leaders in the Waterville area and puts their skills to work for the region. Fellows serve a local nonprofit on a defined initiative, learn alongside leaders from across the area, and hear from leaders in industry, economic development, and nonprofits about how they lead here. Each Fellow finishes with a written commitment to stay engaged in the community.

$1,100 per participant, which is invoiced after acceptance.  Apply by December 31, 2026.

Impact on the Region:

  • Nonprofits receive a trained leader on their board or committee, working on an initiative they have chosen
  • Employers across Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield, Oakland, Benton, and nearby towns build a shared network of leaders who know each other
  • Graduates who commit to serving the region after the program ends

This program is ideal for:

  • Supervisors
  • Team leads
  • Rising professionals
  • Employees with leadership potential

The Program Includes:

  • A defined initiative with a local nonprofit board or committee
  • Guest speakers from industry, economic development, and nonprofits on leading in the Waterville area
  • Seven Friday-afternoon sessions, January 29 to April 30, 2027
  • Skills labs in feedback, conflict, public speaking, and follow-through
  • Three individual coaching sessions plus CliftonStrengths™ and IDI assessments
  • Regional events with the Mid-Maine Chamber, KV Connect, and Dirigo Labs
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