October 8 & 12, 2023
Aspiring engineers are encouraged to apply! Made possible by the support of Bowen Engineering and in partnership with Purdue University IDEAS Learning Community, participants take a hands-on learning approach to engineering concepts and complete a group project.
January 14 – March 25, 2023 | 11 weekly sessions
Partnering with the Kelley School of Business, local human resource leaders and educators will engage, instruct, lead, and prepare CLD students to be successful in the workforce.
Saturday, July 29, 2023
This once-a-year opportunity allows select student leaders who have expressed a career interest in business or finance to engage in a series of related workshops.
May 31 – June 28, 2023 | 2 sessions for 4 weeks
Students and parents gain knowledge from collegiate guest speakers and current college students about proper planning and campus life. Program culminates in a college tour.
Date TBD
Cummins Inc., a global power technology leader, is offering CLD alumni an opportunity to learn about the company. Join us and meet with Cummins executive leaders to continue our new CLD Pipeline Program through the Cummins-CLD Senior Leadership Speaker Series.
October 21, 2023
During this one-day experience, participants learn from CLD’s college partners about outside scholarships, how to apply for financial aid, and more. Senior graduates of the Self-Discovery and College Prep program receive formal CLD scholarship applications.
Date TBD
With the IU Bowen CLD Business Initiative, students and supportive adults learn about academic, professional, and social opportunities in the business field through the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington.
July 22 – September 9, 2023 | 8 weekly sessions
During this exciting journey of self-discovery, elementary-age youth learn effective communication skills, successful study habits, and leadership behaviors.
February 20, 2023
This three-phase opportunity introduces 11th and 12th graders to career possibilities at Eli Lilly and Company through workshops, tours, and networking that ends with possible internship and job opportunities.
The Center for Leadership Development (CLD) Parent Ambassador Initiative is designed to utilize enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and motivated CLD Alumni parent to positively promote the organization. Ambassadors assist with program and recruitment services and represent CLD at various functions in their communities.
This parent program covers issues that impact today’s youth with a series of meetings, activities, and peer-to-peer networking.
March 7 – April 29, 2023 | 8 weekly sessions
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
Date TBD
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
April 5th – May 17th, 2023
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
Date TBD
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
Date TBD
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
Date TBD
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
March 7 – May 9, 2023
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
Date TBD
During this eight-week program, girls strengthen their self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values, and create life-long achievement goals.
April 1 – May 6, 2023 | 6 weekly sessions
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of being a responsible male, defusing challenging pressures, setting high academic and career goals, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively.
April 5 – May 24, 2023 | 6 weekly sessions
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of being a responsible male, defusing challenging pressures, setting high academic and career goals, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively.
April 3 – May 22, 2023
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of being a responsible male, defusing challenging pressures, setting high academic and career goals, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively.
Date TBD
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of being a responsible male, defusing challenging pressures, setting high academic and career goals, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively.
Date TBD
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of being a responsible male, defusing challenging pressures, setting high academic and career goals, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively.
Date TBD
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of being a responsible male, defusing challenging pressures, setting high academic and career goals, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively.
March 7 – April 25, 2023
During six weekly sessions, young men will learn the significance of being a responsible male, defusing challenging pressures, setting high academic and career goals, working collaboratively, and communicating effectively.
August 8 & August 12, 2023
In partnership with Purdue University, CLD’s Purdue Agriculture Initiative provides students and supportive adults with the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects, learn more about the agriculture industry, tour Purdue’s campus, and experience the School of Agriculture program.
February 2 – March 9, 2023 | 6 weekly sessions
Thanks to our partnership with Eskenazi Health, youth receive firsthand knowledge about the diverse careers in the medical field and an inside perspective from medical professionals.
July 10 – August 14, 2023 | 6 weekly sessions
This program provides students with valuable insight, test-taking strategies, and practical training on improving math and written scores.
February 6 – May 6, 2023 | 13 weekly sessions
In this rigorous and life-changing experience, participants discover how to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Self-Discovery/Career Exploration Project (SD/CE) is prerequisite for other exciting opportunities including becoming a CLD scholar.
Student Ambassadors serve as an essential component to CLD’s marketing efforts by coordinating school promotions, staffing events, and recruiting peers.
June 3 – June 24, 2023 | 4 weekly sessions
Success Prep is an in-depth high school readiness program exclusively for students entering 9th grade and their supportive adults that culminates in a college tour.
February 10 & April 23, 2023
CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student success and the academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance at all workshops is not required. Register today and refer a friend!
Date TBD
CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student success and the academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance at all workshops is not required. Register today and refer a friend!
April 4, 2023
CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student success and the academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance at all workshops is not required. Register today and refer a friend!
"We are committed to inspiring young people to
maximize their abilities." Dennis Bland, President & Facilitator
