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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.

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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Business Orientation Project (BOP)

Business Orientation Project (BOP) Register Grade Levels: Identify the Skills & Character Traits Needed! 0 % of the participants are able to identify character traits (Accountability, Integrity, and Conscientious) that...
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Chase CLD Youth Summit

Chase CLD Youth Summit Register Now Grade Levels: Are you interested in the business/finance field? JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Salesforce and the Center for Leadership Development (CLD) proudly present...
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College Prep – Summer

College Prep - Summer 2026 Grade Levels: Identify the Skills Needed! 0 % CLD alumni students who completed College Prep program have a college enrollment rate of... 0 % CLD...
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Jr. Self-Discovery

Jr. Self-Discovery Register Now Grade Levels: Identify the Traits Needed! 0 % of participants were able to identify the educational traits (being Focused, being Committed, being Positive) of good study...
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Lilly Corporate Youth Summit

Lilly Corporate Youth Summit Grade Levels: The Lilly Corporate Youth Summit offers CLD alumni an exclusive opportunity to deepen their professional development and corporate readiness. Participants will explore the history...
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Precious Miss – Spring

Precious Miss Register Now Grade Levels: Benefits of Precious Miss for your Precious Miss Upon completing Precious Miss, more young ladies were able to identify the characteristics needed to build...
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Project MR. (Male Responsibility) – Spring

Project MR. Male Responsibility Grade Levels: Identify the Skills & Character Traits Needed! 0 % of participants were able to identify the basic skills of effective communication (Active listening, eye...
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10th11th12thHigh School

Rawls Scholars Medicine Initiative

Rawls Scholars Medicine Initiative Register Now Grade Levels: Identify the Skills & Character Traits Needed! 0 % of CLD alumni students who completed Rawls graduated with a degree in public...
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10th11th12thHigh School

Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project Spring

Self-Discovery / Career Exploration Project (SD/CE) Register Now Grade Levels: Identify the Skills & Traits You Need to Succeed! 0 % of the participants are able to identify the characteristics...
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Workshops

Workshop Series Come take part in our workshop series designed to help students and their families work toward educational and career success. All sessions are free, open to everyone, and...
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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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