The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) is a national political training institute that develops diverse leaders who can effectively advance progressive political and policy change.

Through long-term, comprehensive programs for organizational leaders, political professionals, activists and future candidates, CPL provides promising leaders with the skills, resources, and networks needed to become powerful progressive leaders.


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Developing the Next Generation of Progressive Leaders

CPL and the CPL Action Network has trained over 4,000 diverse progressive leaders through intensive, nonpartisan leadership programs primarily in our state offices.

 

CPL trains, mentors, and coaches high-potential leaders at every level of political involvement, including:

  • Organization Leaders
  • Future Candidates and Elected Officials
  • Campaign Professionals
  • Community Organizers and Grassroots Activists
  • Policy, Government and Media Leaders

CPL focuses on providing comprehensive, long-term leadership development for progressive leaders across the country. Read about our programs, including State Fellowships & New Leaders Program.

 

Pennsylvania State Representative Tony PaytonCPL FELLOW SPOTLIGHT:
Taking On the Democratic Machine
Pennsylvania State Representative Tony Payton, a former CPL Pennsylvania Fellow, is featured in WireTap Magazine.

 

At the Center for Progressive Leadership, we believe that our country's political leadership should reflect the full diversity of our country and that our government should advance equal opportunity and ensure fair and equitable treatment for all.

 

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CPL's State Political Leaders Fellowship2009 Political Fellowship
CPL's State Political Leaders Fellowship is a selective, 9-month, leadership program in Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania for individuals interested in advancing progressive political and policy change.

 

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Former Fellows Head to Denver
 Five graduates from CPL’s State Political Leaders Fellowship are headed to Denver to be state delegates at the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

 

podcast with Cheryl MobleyListen to a podcast with delegate Cheryl Mobley or read interviews with Phil Reid and Katie Hobbs

 

CPL 2008 New Leaders Interns 2008 New Leaders Intern Profiles
CPL’s 2008 New Leaders have come from across the country to work on a variety of issues with progressive organizations in Washington, DC.


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