LEAD Tours & Events
LEAD Tours
LEAD Tour - Waco Water DAF Treatment Plant
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The DAF Plant is the first step in Waco’s water treatment process, taking water directly from Lake Waco and using air to force sludge and algae to float to the top of the basins. The staff at the DAF work hard daily to keep Waco’s water get ready to ...
LEAD Tour - Central National Bank
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
As Waco’s Leading Independent Bank after two decades of growth, Central National Bank has expanded into Temple and Austin to serve Central Texans along the I-35 corridor. With over 40 years of service and over $1 billion in assets, our customers still ...
LEAD Tour - Reid Peevey Company, LLC
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Reid Peevey Company began in 2016 as the merging of two market experts. Randy Reid and Jim Peevey met in the late 1990s, forming a friendship over the years. Randy’s expertise in limited partnerships, LLCs, and other real estate investments, melded ...
LEAD Tour - Polyglass
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Polyglass is a leading manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low- and steep-slope applications. It utilizes advanced manufacturing processes and operates multiple facilities in the United States and ...
LEAD Tour - MCC Health Careers
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come learn about various allied health career training options at MCC! On this tour, we will learn about how to become a Certified Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Administrative Assistant, Dental ...
Lead Tour - MCC Cybersecurity
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The MCC Cybersecurity program at McLennan Community College is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to manage the risks of doing business in a networked world. The program includes hands-on experience in defending against attacks and ...
LEAD Tour - Creative Waco
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Creative Waco is a nonprofit arts agency based in Waco, Texas, dedicated to supporting local artists and fostering a vibrant creative community. Its mission is to grow and support a thriving cultural and creative environment in Waco and McLennan ...
LEAD Tour - Target Solutions
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Target Solutions has proudly served clients for nearly 20 years, delivering professional disaster recovery and roofing services with integrity and precision. We are committed to providing rapid, reliable support when it matters most — helping ...
LEAD Tour - The Delaney at Lake Waco
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Delaney at Lake Waco is a rental retirement community in Waco, TX, with no entry fee. The Delaney features beautifully designed independent senior living apartment homes, assisted living apartments for residents needing help with the activities of ...
LEAD Tour - Waco Fire Department
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A true customer service organization, the Waco Fire Department responds to well over 21,000 calls for service per year. Calls include structure fires, vehicle fires, grass/brush fires, auto extrication, water rescues, medical emergencies, hazardous ...
LEAD Tour - Champions Barber and Beauty Academy
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Champions Barber and Beauty Academy is a premier institution located in Waco, Texas, offering hands-on training in various beauty and barbering skills. The academy features over 10,000 sq/ft of facilities, including barber/salon chairs, classrooms, and ...
LEAD Tour - Waco Police Department
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Waco Police Department is a law enforcement agency serving the city of Waco, Texas. Established in 1871, it is responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and providing services to the community. The department operates 24/7 and is ...
LEAD Tour - Toppan
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Toppan offers sustainable packaging solutions for a global market. Our customizable flexible and thermoformed packaging keep your products secure, fresh and ready for market.
LEAD Tour - TSTC WorkSITE
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The WorkSITE in Waco is a collaborative facility established by Texas State Technical College (TSTC), the City of Waco, and McLennan County. It aims to provide customized workforce training to increase access to skilled labor and create pathways to ...
LEAD Tour - DISC with Amie Kelly
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
DISC is a behavioral assessment tool that categorizes human behavior into four primary styles: Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness (C). The DISC model helps individuals understand their behavioral preferences and how ...
LEAD Tour - County Jail/SWAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A county jail is a local facility operated by a county government that holds individuals awaiting trial, sentencing, or serving sentences of a year or less. It is different from a state or federal prison, which houses longer-term offenders. County ...
LEAD Tour - Alliance Bank
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alliance Bank is a community bank that offers a wide range of financial services, including checking accounts, credit cards, mobile banking, and mortgage loans. Established in the late 1920s, it has a strong presence in Northeast Texas and is dedicated ...
LEAD Tour - Zinkpower
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ZinkpowerĀ® is a leading company specializing in corrosion protection solutions for steel. They offer a range of services, including hot-dip galvanizing, powder coating, and wet painting, aimed at extending the longevity and enhancing the appearance of ...
LEAD Tour - TSTC Culinary *Lunch Included
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
TSTC Culinary School offers a comprehensive culinary arts program in Waco, Texas. The program focuses on training students in various culinary skills, including menu planning, catering, pastry, and food cost management. Students can choose between a ...
LEAD Tour - Granite Guys
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
With more than 22 years in the granite business, Zeke Pike opened the doors to Granite Guys in October 2018. Granite Guys set out with the lofty, but attainable goal of being the best granite, marble and quartz countertop manufacturer in Central Texas.
LEAD Tour - TSTC Electrical Power and Controls *Lunch Included
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TSTC's Electrical Power and Controls program is a comprehensive educational offering that covers a wide range of topics related to electrical power distribution, control circuits, motor control, and preventive maintenance. The program is designed to ...
LEAD - Welcome to the Real World (Day 1)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Students will visit 5 stations: 1. Education Tables (MCC, Tarleton, TSTC and Class 101) - learn the difference between public/private schools, community college/certificate programs. Grants vs. loans vs. scholarships. Pell Grant and FAFSA, ...
LEAD - Welcome to the Real World (Day 2)
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
When students arrive, they will receive their first paycheck based on the information provided at the end of day 1. They will then visit booths around the room to spend their first check. Booths will include: Housing - rent, lease, buy ...