Build Management Skills with WCMA Leadership Trainings

Better your company’s management team and cultivate a positive workplace culture by signing up for the next lineup of Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) popular virtual Front-Line Leadership trainings. Details, registration, and sponsorship opportunities are available now at WisCheeseMakers.org/Trainings.  

 “Teams work best with an effective and strong leader at the helm,” said Sara Schmidt, WCMA Membership Director.  “Since its inception, this series has coached over 1,500 supervisors — we look forward to meeting and developing our next class of leaders in early 2027."

WCMA’s affordable three-part Front-Line Leadership courses benefit both new and seasoned supervisors of focused teams and are designed to help members retain talent and boost productivity. Part A encourages attendees to evaluate their current leadership skills and find opportunities for growth. Part B focuses on practical ways emerging leaders can elevate their teams’ work performance. In Part C, students explore strategies to drive productivity by cultivating a positive, team-oriented environment. Two virtual tracks of Front-Line Leadership are available in early 2027:  

 Track 1:  

• January 20: Part A - Essential Leadership Skills  

• February 10: Part B - Boosting Staff Performance  

• March 17: Part C - Cultivating a Team  

 Track 2:  

• January 27: Part A - Essential Leadership Skills  

• February 24: Part B - Boosting Staff Performance  

• March 24: Part C - Cultivating a Team  

 In-person offerings will be held in fall 2027. Front-Line Leadership classes cost just $169 per person, per part, and each part may be taken à la carte and in any order.  

 Impactful sponsorship opportunities are also available now for these popular courses, with benefits including verbal recognition during class, access to class lists for follow-up, and recognition in promotional materials. Businesses interested in connecting with industry employees and showing their support for continuing education can find full details now at WisCheeseMakers.org/Trainings.  

 WCMA offers a variety of workforce, recruitment, onboarding, and training tools tailored to the dairy processing industry. To explore these resources, visit WisCheeseMakers.org.