{"id":826,"date":"2026-05-13T21:15:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/sentry-school-of-business-and-economics\/?page_id=826"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:12:00","slug":"future-leaders-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sentry-school-of-business-and-economics\/student-resources\/future-leaders-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Leaders Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-solid noblockspacetop noblockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792011841848774\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">An intensive program for ambitious future professionals<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Future Leaders Program<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Business 490 &#8211; Future Leaders Program I and II<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The Future Leaders Program is designed for Sentry School of Business and Economics students who want to distinguish themselves by learning to set goals, overcome challenges and collaborate effectively. This prestigious year\u2011long experience helps students develop high\u2011level professional skills while working closely with community partners and business leaders.<\/p>\n<p>The Future Leaders Program runs from September through May and is built around two consecutive three\u2011credit courses (Business 490: Future Leaders Program I and II) which may be taken in place of general electives in any Sentry School major.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sentry-school-of-business-and-economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/11\/CPS-BusEcon-Sentry-Does-03.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792012569919055\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Key Facts<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><ul>\n<li>Runs annually from September to May<\/li>\n<li>Accepts only 15-20 students to ensure meaningful engagement<\/li>\n<li>Starts with a meet\u2011and\u2011greet reception with local business mentors<\/li>\n<li>Includes regular mentoring sessions during class time<\/li>\n<li>Features unique hands-on learning experiences<\/li>\n<li>Concludes with a certificate ceremony celebrating program completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sentry-school-of-business-and-economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/03\/CPS-BusEcon-Anderson-pro-events-19.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792013068469895\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">CONNECTIONS TO NATIONALLY-KNOWN EXPERTS<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Learn directly from leaders such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gorick Ng, author of <em>The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Ben McDougal, author of <em>Brewed From Within: Energy for the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Jessica Bacal, author of <em>The Rejection That Changed My Life<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Wayne Breitbarth, author of <em>The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sentry-school-of-business-and-economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/11\/CPS-BusEcon-Anderson-pro-events-12.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard177920135936578\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">APPLICATION TIMELINE &amp; REQUIREMENTS<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><ul>\n<li>Apply in spring of junior year<\/li>\n<li>Participate during senior year<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 3.25 overall GPA<\/li>\n<li>Two faculty recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sentry-school-of-business-and-economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/03\/CPS-BusEcon-Anderson-pro-events-18.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Applications Now Open FOR 2027 GRADS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Applications for the 2026-27 Future Leaders program are now closed. <\/strong><br><strong>Watch for the call for 2027-28 applications in spring 2027! <\/strong><br><strong>For further information, please contact <a href=\"mailto:emartin@uwsp.edu\">Prof. Martin<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-square blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1779201425785712\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Where Ambition Meets Opportunity<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Whether your path leads to a small startup, a global corporation, a government agency, or a mission\u2011driven nonprofit, the Future Leaders Program equips you with the mindset and skills to step into your career with confidence. You&rsquo;ll be prepared to take on real responsibility, contribute meaningfully from day one, and make an impact that sets the tone for your professional future.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for the 2026-27 Future Leaders program are now closed. Watch for the call for 2027-28 applications in spring 2027! For further information, please contact <a href=\"mailto:emartin@uwsp.edu\">Prof. Martin<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sentry-school-of-business-and-economics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/03\/CPS-BusEcon-Accounting-networking-01.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet the Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-355\"\n     data-profile=\"355\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Elizabeth Martin\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CPS-BusEcon-Martin-Elizabeth-MBA.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Elizabeth Martin\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Elizabeth Martin<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Professor &#8211; Business<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Director &#8211; Anderson Classroom to Career Center<\/li>\n                    <li class=\"card-title-more\">\n          [ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/elizabeth-martin\/\" role=\"button\"\n               title=\"View More Titles for Elizabeth Martin\"> More&#8230; <\/a> ]\n        <\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>128 College of Professional Studies<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-4303\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Elizabeth Martin\">715-346-4303<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:elizabeth.martin@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Elizabeth Martin\">elizabeth.martin@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/elizabeth-martin\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Elizabeth Martin\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications Now Open FOR 2027 GRADS Applications for the 2026-27 Future Leaders program are now closed. 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