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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.

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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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College Prep – Summer

June 4 - June 28, 2025 | 2 sessions for 4 weeks
First and last sessions are mandatory for program ...

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College Prep – Fall

September 17 - October 11, 2025 | 2 sessions for 4 weeks
Students and parents gain knowledge from collegiate guest ...

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Cummins-CLD Senior Leadership Speaker Series

June 12, 2025
Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader, is offering CLD alumni an opportunity to learn about the company. ...

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Imani Book Club – Summer

June 3 – July 17, 2025 | 6 weekly sessions
First sessions are mandatory for program completion. ...

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Jr. Self-Discovery

July 19 - September 6, 2025 | 8 weekly sessions
First sessions are mandatory for program completion. ...

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 – Fall

September 24 - November 16, 2024 | 8 weekly sessions
First sessions are mandatory for program completion. ...

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Project MR. (Male Responsibility) – Fall

October 4 - November 8, 2025 | 6 weekly sessions
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of ...

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FAFSA Info Night

April 10, 2025
Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the most important step in the financial ...

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Role Model / Advisor Experience

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Youth and their parents converse and network with professionals from career fields that match the student's individual ...

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SAT Prep – Summer

July 14 - August 18, 2025 | 6 weekly sessions
First and last sessions are mandatory for program completion. ...

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SAT Prep – Fall

October 27 - December 1, 2024 | 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
First sessions are mandatory for program completion. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Coaches Luncheon

Coaches Lunch & Learn Register Now Grade Levels: What Is “Lunch & Learn”? To bring together basketball (girls and boys), ...

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Wheeler Dowe Boys and Girls Club

parent engagement night Register Now Grade Levels: Wheeler Dowe Boys and Girls Club Date: TBD Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 ...

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Parent Engagement Night at Mt Moriah Baptist Church

parent engagement night Register Now Grade Levels: Mt Moriah Baptist Church Date: April 12, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 ...