Leadership Racine participants must attend every monthly session. In addition to orientation and graduation, the time commitment is eight full-day sessions. Except in truly unavoidable situations, punctuality and maintaining a presence for the entire session is required. If a personal or business emergency arises, participants must contact the program director and make up any missed sessions according to the Leadership Racine program guidelines. Participants also are required to attend two meetings of an elected public body, such as Racine City Council, Racine County Board or Racine Unified School District Board of Education.

In addition to the regular monthly sessions, participants commit their time to a small group community project. The amount of time needed for the development of each project is determined by small-group consensus.  Participation in small group meetings is required.

Tuition for Leadership Racine is $1,200. Typically, tuition is paid by the participant’s employer or sponsoring organization. Tuition is non-refundable. Upon acceptance in the program, a minimum non-refundable payment of $300 is due. The balance of $900 is due no later than the date of the first session. If preferred, the entire tuition amount may be paid at the time of acceptance.

Limited scholarships up to a maximum of $600 are available to participants who need financial assistance. Application deadline is May 31. Extensions will be considered by contacting the executive director.