Pennsylvania New Leaders Program For recent graduates and young people in progressive organizations seeking leadership and professional development opportunities
CPL Pennsylvania's New Leaders Program identifies and recruits talented, diverse youth who are interested in careers in progressive organizations working toward political and policy change. CPL provides intensive leadership and skills training, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities over the course of the program.
The program focuses on changing the face of tomorrow’s political leadership by recruiting young leaders from underrepresented communities, including but not limited to people of color, GBLT youth, and women.
Program Summary
The New Leaders Program is a five month part-time leadership and professional development opportunity that provides young progressives with training, coaching, project based work, networking and mentoring.
Our program targets young professionals interested in learning about how to affect progressive systemic change and social justice. CPL PA has graduated two classes of New Leaders (click to meet the 2008 New Leaders or 2009 New Leaders) comprised of a talented group of individuals with experience working for elected officials, unions and non-profit organizations amongst others. Our New Leaders have had volunteer experience working with issue-based and/or candidate campaigns, as well as campus and community organizing.
Program Components
Training - Five Saturdays (all day) spread over five months. Training will begin in May and end in October (May 29, June 26, July 31, September 11, October 16). All workshops will take place in center city Philadelphia;
Project-Based Work - 360 Degree Review and Personal Political Leadership Plan (PPLP);
Coaching - Each program participant will have the opportunity to get support from a coach and practice fundamental coaching skills with an assigned peer coach;
Networking events - New Leaders will be invited to meet alumni and other progressives in the area to expand their networks.
Curriculum
Personal Strategic Planning
Messaging and Communication
Fundraising
Issue and Grassroots Organizing
Policy Leadership
Coaching
Cost
Six month training: $300 (payment plans and partial scholarships are available)
Your employer could pay for this training as part of your professional development. If you would like us to facilitate that conversation please contact us
Who Should Apply
The PA New Leaders Program is built for young professionals (20-30 year olds with up to 2 years of professional experience) working towards progressive political and policy change, or that are considering a career in this field.
We have a strong focus on diversity, and encourage people of color, LGBTQ, and women, amongst other minorities and those from communities who have lacked access to power to apply.
For Partners:
If you work for a progressive organization in Pennsylvania and are going to be hiring staff this year, you can consider becoming a partner with the Pennsylvania New Leaders Program.
Who are New Leaders?
CPL Pennsylvania's New Leaders Program identifies and recruits young people who are passionate about creating social justice and equality in our society and who are committed to taking their leadership to the next level.
We look for well-rounded, diverse young people who demonstrate maturity, initiative, professionalism, strong communication skills, and involvement in their community.
Contact Pennsylvania State Director Haile Johnston to find out more.
The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) educational organization. CPL does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender expression, or party affiliation. CPL does not lobby or support, endorse or oppose candidates for office. DHTML JavaScript Menu Courtesy of Milonic.com
