CLD Update

Dear Program and Services Families, Facilitators and Friends: As Marion County continues to progress toward reopening, Center for Leadership Development (CLD) looks forward to welcoming back its students and families for programs starting July 25, 2020 and College Prep Institute services starting July 20, 2020. The hours of operation for the College Prep Institute onsite tutoring will be Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00-7:00PM and online Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All tutoring is by appointment only; no walk-ins allowed. Call 317-923-8111 or email manderson@cldinc.org to schedule. The health and safety of our students, families…Read more

Dear College Prep Conference participants: As Marion County continues to progress toward reopening, Center for Leadership Development (CLD) looks forward to welcoming 250 students, supportive adults, presenters and volunteers to the 13th Annual College Prep Conference and College Fair taking place on August 22, 2020 at the Indiana Convention Center. The health and safety of our participants and staff remain our highest priority, and in the spirit of community, we commit to minimize any potential exposure by taking the following precautionary measures derived from Back on Track Indiana’s Guidelines and Centers for Disease…Read more

It is with a deep sense of loss and reverence that we announce the passing of our beloved Dr. George H. Rawls, MD who transitioned on May 16, 2020. Dr. Rawls was a giant figure in Indianapolis. He distinguished himself not only as a trailblazing surgeon but as a highly respected community servant who committed himself to elevating the lives of others. His significant involvement with CLD is one example. Over sixteen years ago, CLD was privileged to collaborate with Eskenazi Health to start a program to expose African American students to the field…Read more

Due to the unprecedented measures implemented to mitigate spread of COVID-19, the Center for Leadership Development is being forced to adjust 2020 plans for programming, services, events and fundraising, including the postponement of CLD’s historic 40th Annual Minority Achievers Awards & Scholarship Gala to May 7th, spring programs and cancellation of the Annual Golf Outing. Although the organization has shifted its program and service delivery and is unable to host major events, CLD fully intends to continue its mission and elevate those deserving of recognition. CLD is currently evaluating all of its programs…Read more

Hello CLD Participants, Families, and Facilitators: In accordance with directives issued by Governor Eric Holcomb and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all Center for Leadership Development programs will be postponed until further notice. Please see below for updates regarding your specific program and the CPI lab: Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project All Self-Discovery classes will be postponed until further notice LSPs will be due Session 12 and we will reach out with service opportunities At this time the program end date will remain the same Further programming instructions will be provided at a…Read more