Heber Leadership Academy
Become a Leader in Your Community.
Heber Leadership Academy provides a unique experience for individuals in the community to learn from local experts and key decision makers while developing the skills and resources needed to shape the futures of their own businesses, organizations, and community. Over the 9 month program, participants will expand their professional network and learn how to become more educated and involved in their community.
Apply for the 2025-2026 program today! Applications are due by August 18th, 2025
Testimonials
Curriculum
The Heber Leadership Academy runs from August 2025 through May 2026 with one class session each month. All sessions will be held on one Thursday a month from 12pm-4 pm with lunch provided. During sessions, participants will be introduced to influential community leaders, discuss hot topics and issues of concern to their city, acquire valuable access to information and resources to aid them in their own leadership endeavors, and gain an enhanced understanding of their community. Many of the classes will include a tour of the facility hosting the session, which will vary month to month dependent and session topic.
2025-2026 Class Schedule – tentative
August 21, 2025
Orientation & General LeadershipSeptember 18, 2025
Public Safety/Crime and Law EnforcementOctober 16, 2025
Candidate DebateNovember 20, 2025
Hospital/Public HealthDecember 11, 2025
State & Federal GovernmentJanuary 15, 2026
School District & EducationFebruary 19, 2026
Economic Development/Chamber of Commerce/Tourism and AirportMarch 19, 2026
Local Government & Service OrganizationsApril 16, 2026
Power, Water, and Sewer UtilitiesMay 21, 2026
Graduation Ceremony
Tuition
$275
Each participant accepted into the program will be required to pay tuition in full before the first session commences. This tuition covers the cost of meals, activities, and materials.
A discount of $50 will be offered for Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce members (cost $225)
Class Project
The participants will be collectively deciding on a project that would benefit the community and working throughout the duration of the program to complete it. In an ongoing process throughout the program, participants will engage as a civic group to design, plan, and implement a project that will benefit the community. This allows for the class to practice and develop what was learned throughout the program while at the same time bringing about an ethos of service that often coincides with leadership. The project and the logistics surrounding it is determined collectively by the participants and what they envision as being most beneficial to the community.
Attendance
To fully benefit from the program, participants will be expected to commit time each month to attend the class sessions. Class members must not miss more than 2 sessions to graduate from the program.
Graduation
The final session, occurring in May, will consist of a graduation ceremony and luncheon. During the graduation, participants will receive a plaque, a t-shirt, and a letter of completion.
Criteria for Selection
Individuals selected for enrollment will be chosen from both the private and public sectors. Anybody living or working in Wasatch County and the surrounding area will be considered. Work experience, current skills, aspirations to serve in leadership roles throughout the community, and commitment to community involvement will all be considered when reviewing applications. While being a member of the Chamber of Commerce allows for a discount in tuition, individuals will not be selected for their membership. A total of 20 individuals will be accepted into the 2025-2026 program.
Application
To apply for the 2025-2026 program, complete the PDF application and email to jsummers@heberut.gov by August 18, 2025. After participant selection is complete, you will be contacted to inform you of application standing and following steps required if accepted.
Questions?
For any questions regarding Heber Leadership Academy, please contact jsummers@heberut.gov
- Please review the Class Project section on the website.
- Please share with us some initial ideas of potential projects you have that would follow the criteria for a class project.
