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
Local human resource leaders and educators, partnering with the Kelley School of Business, will engage, instruct, inform, lead and prepare CLD students to be successful in the workforce.
Date TBD
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.
October 13, 2022
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 with the Cummins-CLD Senior Leadership Speaker Series.
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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.
September 13 & 17, 2022
IU Bowen CLD Initiative, provides students and supportive adults with the opportunity to learn about the 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 an 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 11-12th graders to career possibilities at Eli Lill & Co., through workshops, tours and networking ending 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 to positively promote the organization. Ambassadors assist in program and services recruitment and represent CLD at various functions in their communities.
This all parent program covers issues that impact today’s youth through a series of meetings, activities and peer to peer networking.
March 7 – April 29, 2023 | 8 weekly sessions
Girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
March 16 – May 11, 2022
In eight weekly sessions, girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
September 21 – November 16, 2022
In eight weekly sessions, girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
September 19 – November 14, 2022
In eight weekly sessions, girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
October 13 – December 8, 2022
In eight weekly sessions, girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
April 6 – May 25, 2022
In eight weekly sessions, girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
April 14 – May 26, 2022
In eight weekly sessions, girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
March 28 – May 23, 2022
In eight weekly sessions, girls strengthen self-esteem, identify positive friendships and relationships, develop a healthy body image, embrace educational values and create life-long achievement goals.
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During six weekly sessions, young men learn the significance of being a responsible male, how to defuse challenging pressures, set high academic and career goals, work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
April 6, 2022 – May 11, 2022
During six weekly sessions, young men learn the significance of being a responsible male, how to defuse challenging pressures, set high academic and career goals, work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
November 1 – December 6, 2022
During six weekly sessions, young men learn the significance of being a responsible male, how to defuse challenging pressures, set high academic and career goals, work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
October 26 – December 7, 2022
During six weekly sessions, young men learn the significance of being a responsible male, how to defuse challenging pressures, set high academic and career goals, work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
August 9, 2022 & August 13, 2022
CLD’s Purdue Agriculture Initiative, presented in partnership with Purdue University, 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’s 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 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.
September 21, October 19, and November 16 2022
CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student’s needs and the whole academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance at all workshops is not required. Register today and refer-a-friend!
September 2, September 23, November 11, and December 2, 2022
CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student’s needs and the whole academic journey. Workshops are free. Attendance at all workshops is not required. Register today and refer-a-friend!
October 27, 2022 – January 12, 2023
CLD’s workshop series covers topics reflecting student’s needs and the whole 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
