Ohio New Leaders Program For recent graduates and young people seeking full time work
The Inaugural New Leaders Program in Ohio finished in December 2008, and CPL Ohio is excited to have such a dynamic group of up and coming leaders in the state as program alumni. With the 2009 program around the corner, below you’ll find more information on the program.
CPL’s Ohio New Leaders Program connects talented and diverse youth to full-time jobs at leading progressive organizations in the state and over the course of 6 months, provides training, mentorship, coaching, and networking to help jump start life-long careers in progressive politics.
Program Summary
CPL’s Ohio New Leaders Program has 2 main components:
it connects talented and diverse youth to full-time jobs at leading progressive organizations in the state by putting people who are looking for jobs in touch with people who are looking to hire, and
it provides an excellent professional development opportunity for young progressives who have begun new jobs within a year of the start of the program.
Partners
CPL Ohio New Leaders work at a variety of progressive organizations. Past placements have included:
SEIU
Ohio Youth Voices
Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO)
America Votes
Mahoning Valley Organizing Committee
Working America, and
Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People.
Trainings
Over the course of 6 months, CPL provides training, mentoring, coaching, and networking to help jump start life-long careers in progressive politics. CPL New Leaders will participate in individual professional coaching sessions and at least 3 group training sessions over the course of the 6 months.
Who Should Apply
Diverse individuals who are interested in jump-starting a lifelong career in progressive politics in the state should consider applying. CPL State will also be looking for individuals who are:
Committed to progressive political change in the state
Have demonstrated leadership potential
Between 21-30 years old (in general, there may be exceptions)
Have no more than 2 years professional experience in progressive jobs
Are looking for a job with a progressive organization
Already have a job with a progressive organization, but are looking for additional support and training to get to the next level
Watch an interview with 2008 Ohio New Leader Daniel Ortiz. You can also meet the other 2008 Ohio New Leaders
Latest News:
The deadline to apply 2009 Ohio New Leaders Program has passed for this year.
If you work for a progressive organization in Ohio and are going to be hiring staff this year, you can consider becoming a partner with the Ohio New Leaders Program.
Who are New Leaders?
CPL Ohio's New Leaders Programidentifies and recruits young people who are passionate about creating social justice and equality in our society and who are committed to taking their leadership to the next level.
We look for well-rounded, diverse young people who demonstrate maturity, initiative, professionalism, strong communication skills, and involvement in their community.
Contact Ohio State Director Gavin Leonard to find out more.
The Center for Progressive Leadership (CPL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) educational organization.
CPL does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or party affiliation.
CPL does not lobby or support, endorse or oppose candidates for office.DHTML JavaScript Menu Courtesy of Milonic.com
