Michigan Political Leaders Fellowship

9-Months of Leadership Training, Coaching and Mentoring

The Michigan Political Leaders Fellowship is a nine-month, part-time leadership development program for a select group of organizational leaders, future candidates, community organizers, and progressive activists across the state. 

Through training, coaching, project-based work and mentoring, the program gives up-and-coming leaders the skills and networks they need to advance progressive political change in their communities.

The Fellowship is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals through five main components:  

• Five Weekend Workshops
• Regular One-on-one and Small Group Coaching
• Project-based Learning
• Mentorship
• Political Networking

With the help of national experts, guest trainers and state-wide leaders, CPL Fellows receive the skills and networks they need to be powerful advocates for progressive change in their communities, including progressive vision & values, fundraising, grassroots power & campaign planning, and communications & messaging.

The Center for Progressive Leadership is committed to building leadership that embodies the full diversity of Michigan ’s communities. Fellows come from a wide array of backgrounds and communities, as well as from all over the state.