Rooted in Schwarz’s six core values, SPARKS equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to thrive in leadership roles across all departments.

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Leadership Levels

Our program follows a progressive path, with each level building on the previous one:

  • Leading Small Teams (Leadership 1) – First step in structured leadership training.
  • Leading Projects (Yellow Belt+) – Developing leadership through project execution.
  • Leading Larger Teams (Leadership 2) – Advanced leadership development for growing teams.
  • Leading a Business Unit (Ambassadors) – Executive-level leadership training (Coming in 2026).

Location

L1, YB+, and L2 training sessions take place at the Schwarz Partners HQ in Carmel, IN. The Ambassadors program location will rotate amongst various facilities within the Schwarz Partners family of companies.

Leadership Progression

SPARKS is a journey that guides you step-by-step, learning and gaining more leadership skills along the way. The roadmap to your success can be found in the SPARKS program!

Your journey starts here! Learn more about leading teams.

Specialized training focused on project execution.

The next big step in leadership.  Take your skills to the next level!

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Upcoming Training Dates

Leadership 1 (L1)

  • Q3: Week of July 14th, 2025
  • Q4: Week of October 20th, 2025

Yellow Belt+ (YB+)

  • Q3: Week of August 11th, 2025
  • Q3: Week of September 15th, 2025

Leadership 2 (L2)

  • Q4: Week of November 3rd, 2025

Ambassadors

  • Launching in Q1 of 2026

Training Schedule and Format

Each level has a varying schedule, however all courses are 3-4 days, with travel days bookending if needed.  We will accomplish a lot during each learning session and unwind each evening while building new relationships and networking with your colleagues.

Who Should Attend?

SPARKS is open to leaders across all departments, not just production. Ideal attendees include:

  • Supervisors, HR Managers, CSRs, Quality Managers, Sales Managers, Controllers (L1)
  • Superintendents, Plant Managers, and Senior Leaders (L2)

Key leaders are encouraged to attend sessions to support participants, network, and serve as guest speakers.

Course Details and Pre-Work

Check out the Course descriptions and Pre-Work available below!

Alumni

Check out the list of S.P.A.R.K.S. Alumni!

 

SPARKS Alumni

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