Civic Leadership Academy Virtual Information Session Thu., July 28, 2022 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM Virtual Event Chicago, IL 60637 United States Sponsored By: UChicago Center for Effective Government The Civic Leadership Academy (CLA), based at the Harris School of Public Policy and its Center for Effective Government, is designed for high-performing nonprofit and government leaders who seek rigorous leadership development. CLA meets every other Friday from January to June. Facilitated by distinguished UChicago faculty, the six-month program delves into foundations of leadership and institutional reform, and pushes fellows to think critically about practical application through a one-week global practicum and a monthly civic practitioner leadership series. Candidates should: Be a full-time employee of a Chicago nonprofit organization, the City of Chicago, Cook County, or a local government agency Demonstrate a strong track record of leadership, innovation, and high performance Have a minimum of five years of work experience in the civic sector Be nominated by a supervisor and provide one additional letter of recommendation We invite you to learn more about the program at one of our upcoming virtual informational events, where CLA staff and alumni will present and answer your questions about this innovative program. > Register Now Recent News More news University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., July 08, 2025 Provost Katherine Baicker Appointed Emmett Dedmon Distinguished Service Professor Thu., July 03, 2025 Alumni Profile: Daisuke Kageyama, MPP'23 Thu., June 26, 2025
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