Hello CLD Family,
As we continue our work of developing confident, college- and career-ready leaders, we want to take a moment to share what’s happening across Center for Leadership Development. From student growth to alumni success and exciting upcoming opportunities, your support and engagement make it all possible.
🌟 Program Spotlight:
Our Self-Discovery / Career Exploration programs continue to inspire students to reflect, grow, and plan for their futures. Participants are engaging in activities focused on leadership development, communication skills, goal setting, and personal identity laying a strong foundation for success in school and beyond.
We are proud of the commitment our students are showing and grateful to the families and educators who support them every step of the way. Check out more of our programs and initiatives.
💡Dive in to see how CLD is nurturing talent, building confidence, and fueling dreams through mentorship, opportunity, and community.
Watch, share, and be a part of the change.
📅Events
Minority Achievers Awards & Scholars Gala:
The Annual Minority Achievers Awards & Scholars Gala is a noteworthy evening of recognition where CLD, education, business, corporate, and community leaders gather to celebrate the achievements of minority professionals, community leaders, and CLD scholars.
Indiana Convention Center – Sagamore Ballroom
🌟Know a trailblazer who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today!
21st CLD Charity Golf Classic
The CLD Charity Golf Classic, presented by Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the Brickyard Crossing course, further supports the mission of Center for Leadership Development.
Brickyard Crossing Golf Course
Tuesday, June 30
19th Annual College Prep Conference and College Fair
The Center for Leadership Development’s College Prep Conference & College Fair is a transformative event that equips students and supportive adults with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently navigate their academic, college, and career path.
Indiana Convention Center
Saturday, August 22
“CLD taught me structure, time management, and independence. It prepared me for college even more than high school did. My mom once walked onto the football field during practice just to make sure I didn’t miss a CLD meeting, because that’s how important education was to us. If I’d missed that session, I might have lost my scholarship to Wabash.”
💙 Today, Quinn is thriving both academically and as a campus leader. We’re proud to walk alongside students determined to lead and excel. Read more (Vol.4 Issue 6 | Page 27)
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📅 Upcoming Programs & Workshops
⭐ Board Member Spotlight:
This quarter, we proudly recognize Chris Barney, a member of the Center for Leadership Development Board of Directors and a lifelong advocate for youth leadership.
A proud alumnus of CLD’s Self-Discovery Career Exploration Project (SD/CE), Class of 1984, Chris’s journey reflects the lasting impact of CLD’s mission. He is the Owner and President of Team Cruiser Conversion Company, a Minority Business Enterprise founded in 1983, and a graduate of Butler University’s Lacy School of Business and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
We are grateful for Chris’s continued leadership and commitment to CLD, then and now.
CLD delivers gold-standard leadership programs that cost $500 per student, but because of supporters like you, families pay just $25. That means young people who may never have access to leadership training, college exposure, or professional networks are equipped to lead, succeed, and give back.
That’s access. That’s opportunity. That’s impact.
