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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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CLD Campus Visit Experience

July 16, 2025
The campus visit will be to Central State University. This is for students only. The students can be ...

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College Prep – Fall

September 17 - October 11 | 2 sessions for 4 weeks | First and last sessions are mandatory for completion.
Students ...

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College Prep Conference & College Fair

Saturday, August 30, 2025
This full-day conference provides hundreds of participants throughout the state and surrounding areas the unique opportunity to ...

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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. ...

10th11th12thHigh School

Emerging Scholars

October 18, 2025
During this one-day experience, participants learn from CLD's college partners about outside scholarships, how to apply for financial ...

Private High School Application Process/Info Session

September 3, 2025
During this one-day experience, participants learn from CLD's Private High School Partners. This is REQUIRED for all students ...

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Jr. Self-Discovery

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

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.
First sessions are ...

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Project MR. (Male Responsibility) – Fall

October 4 - November 8 | 6 weekly sessions | First sessions are mandatory for program completion.
During six weekly sessions, ...

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Purdue Agriculture Initiative

July 24, 2025
In partnership with Purdue University, CLD’s Purdue Agriculture Initiative provides students and supportive adults with the opportunity to ...

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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 | 6 weekly sessions | First and last sessions are mandatory for program completion.
First ...

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SAT Prep – Fall

October 27 - December 1 | 6 weekly sessions | First and last sessions are mandatory for program completion.
This program ...

10th11th12thHigh School

Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project

September 8 - December 6 | 13 weekly sessions | First sessions are mandatory for program completion.
First sessions are mandatory ...

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Success Prep – Fall

September 20 - October 11, 2025 | 4 weekly sessions
First and last sessions are mandatory for program completion. ...

Workshops

Workshops

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

Adults Only

Coaches Luncheon

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

Adults Only

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 ...

Adults Only

Parent Engagement Night at Mt Moriah Baptist Church

parent engagement night Register Now Grade Levels: Mt Moriah Baptist Church Date: June 28, 2025 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 ...

Workshops

Workshop Series: Center for the Far Eastside (CAFE)

June & July 2025
CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student success and the academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance ...

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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