Programs & Initiatives

Center for Leadership Development programs equip students and parents with the tools, character development, values, and skills they need to flourish and overcome obstacles while enriching their communities. Through Indianapolis Youth Development, CLD
prepares students for a lifetime of success. More than 50,000 students and families have been impacted by CLD and are now leading, serving, and transforming their communities.

Each and every individual has the potential to thrive and excel at the highest level of achievement and become positive influencers in their community regardless of background, income, race, or zip code.

Recognizing the need to reach and elevate more youth, CLD programs are now being offered at satellite and in-school locations in addition to CLD. Participants in these programs increase their school attendance and academic performance as well as become positive role models for their peers.

Become a CLD Facilitator

The Center for Leadership Development depends on more than 200 volunteer program facilitators to accomplish our mission of advancing minority youth to be future professional, business, and community leaders. Our need for volunteers is always growing to assist with Indianapolis Youth Development.

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5th Power Leadership Conference

May 17, 2025
This Leadership Conference will focus on the Principles for Success and how each principle aligns with their professional ...

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Chase CLD Youth Summit

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 & Saturday, March 29, 2025
This once-a-year opportunity allows select student leaders who have expressed a career ...

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College Prep – Summer

June 4 - June 28, 2025 | 2 sessions for 4 weeks
Students and parents gain knowledge from collegiate guest ...

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Imani Book Club – Summer

June 3 – July 17, 2025 | 6 weekly sessions
In this summer reading program, students improve their reading and comprehension ...

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Jr. Self-Discovery

July 19 - September 6, 2025 | 8 weekly sessions
During this exciting journey of self-discovery, elementary-age youth learn effective ...

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Lilly Corporate Youth Summit

February 17, 2025
This three-phase opportunity introduces 11th and 12th graders to career possibilities at Eli Lilly and Company through workshops, ...

Parents

Parents Chat

Parents Chat Register Now Grade Levels: Center for Leadership Development is devoted and committed to providing continuous academic support to ...

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Precious Miss – Spring

March 4 - April 26, 2025 | 8 weekly sessions
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships ...

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Project MR.: Belzer Middle School

March 5 – April 16, 2025 | 6 weekly sessions
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance ...

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Project MR. (Male Responsibility) – Spring

April 5 - May 10, 2025 | 6 weekly sessions
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of ...

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FAFSA Info Night

January - April 2025
Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the most important step in the ...

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SAT Prep – Summer

July 14 - August 4, 2025 | 6 weekly sessions
This program provides students with valuable insight, test-taking strategies, and practical ...

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Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project

September 8 - December 6, 2025 | 13 weekly sessions
In this rigorous and life-changing experience, participants discover how to achieve ...

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Success Prep – Summer

June 7 - June 28, 2025 | 4 weekly sessions
Success Prep is an in-depth high school readiness program exclusively for ...

Workshops

Workshops

CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student success and the academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance at all workshops is ...

Workshops

Community Workshops

CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student success and the academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance at all workshops is ...

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Faith-Based Leaders Lunch & Learn

Faith-Based Leaders Lunch & Learn Register Now Grade Levels: What Is “Lunch & Learn”? CLD invites you to join us ...