The Ohio Political Leaders Fellowship is a nine-month, part-time leadership development program for a select group of organizational leaders, future candidates, community organizers, and progressive activists across the state. The average age of participants is 37 – ranging from 24 to 66 years old.   

• Meet the 2010 Ohio Political Leaders Fellows

Through training, coaching, project-based work and mentoring, the program gives up-and-coming leaders the skills and networks they need to advance progressive political change in their communities.

The Fellowship is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals through five main components:  

• Five Weekend Workshops
• Regular One-on-one and Small Group Coaching
• Project-based Learning
• Mentorship
• Political Networking

A Comprehensive Experience

With the help of national experts, guest trainers and state-wide leaders, CPL Fellows receive the skills and networks they need to be powerful advocates for progressive change in their communities, including progressive vision & values, fundraising, grassroots power & campaign planning, and communications & messaging.

• Photos from the 2009 Ohio Political Leaders Fellowship

The Center for Progressive Leadership is committed to building leadership that embodies the full diversity of Ohio’s communities. Fellows come from a wide array of backgrounds and communities, as well as from all over the state. 

Learn More about the Fellowship

Detailed 12-Page Book on the 2010 Ohio Political Leaders Fellowship (PDF) Who Should Apply Sample Weekend Agenda (PDF)