Invest in Employees with WCMA Leadership Trainings
Encourage growth and boost productivity among your teams with a fresh lineup of Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) popular Front-Line Leadership trainings. Details, registration, and sponsorship opportunities are available now at WisCheeseMakers.org/Trainings.
“We’re excited for this next round of effective, engaging, and affordable Front-Line Leadership trainings. These classes have coached over 1,000 supervisors through personal and career growth, and we’re ready to welcome another class of leaders to kick off 2026," said Sara Schmidt, WCMA’s Membership Director.
WCMA’s three-part Front-Line Leadership series benefits both new and seasoned supervisors of focused teams. 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 2026:
Track 1:
- January 13: Part A - Essential Leadership Skills
- February 10: Part B - Boosting Staff Performance
- March 11: Part C - Cultivating a Team
Track 2:
- January 21: Part A - Essential Leadership Skills
- February 17: Part B - Boosting Staff Performance
- March 18: Part C - Cultivating a Team
In-person offerings will be held in fall 2026. Front-Line Leadership classes cost just $159 per person, per part, and each part may be taken a la carte and in any order.
A range of impactful sponsorship opportunities are also available now for these popular courses, with benefits including recognition before and during trainings, and access to class lists for follow-up. 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 recruitment, onboarding, and training tools tailored to the dairy processing industry. To explore these resources, visit WisCheeseMakers.org.