The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce established the Advancing Leadership program in 1998, in cooperation with various community-minded businesses and organizations. Their mission was to develop a program designed to provide emerging community leaders with the skills, knowledge and connections to make a positive difference in Federal Way.

Our program accepts 20-30 participants from the community with diverse backgrounds, experience levels and interests. Class is held one full day per month  and includes leadership training, hands-on activities and excursions throughout the city.  The experience comes full circle with a class project allowing the participants to create a lasting impact on Federal Way. We meet from Sept - May with June graduation.

The Weyerhaeuser Company is a ten year program sponsor, Woodstone Credit Union six years, joined by Highline Community College, City of Federal Way, and St. Francis Hospital as three year sponsors, and new this year are State Farm and  Wal-Mart.

Please join us for our Celebration Event on Tues May 6 at 4 PM at the Federal Way Senior Center. More team project news and sponsorship opportunities on the Adult page.

Recruitment 2009!  Applications available ~ recruitment for the Advancing Leadership Class of 2009 officially begins on March 5, completed applications are due to the Chamber of Commerce by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 16, 2008. 

Ten Year Celebration on May 31 at the Federal Way Community Center from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Invitations have been mailed and class rep's will be calling.

 The Youth Program creates positive leadership attributes in Federal Way youth. Selected students from local high schools participate in a nine-month program inclusive of experiential site visits, leadership training and networking opportunities.

This program works collaboratively with Federal Way Public Schools and is generously sponsored by the Comcast Foundation. The Comcast Foundation has committed to a second grant totalling six years enabling us to impact more kids. In addition, State Farm stepped up as a sponsor dedicated to youth.

 ALY 2009 application