JR. SELF-DISCOVERY/CAREER EXPLORATION PROJECT
Organization name: Center for Leadership Development
Program Type
Leadership skills & college/career prep programs
Ages Served:
5-11 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Designed for CLD’s younger students, this foundational eight-week
journey of self-discovery and interaction focuses on effective communication and study habits
and inspires development. It helps elementary school youth recognize and overcome barriers to
academic success.
Success Metrics: 90% of CLD students value CLD’s Principles for Success
95% of CLD Alumni are neither suspended nor expelled from school
Each CLD Alumni achieves 98% school attendance
95% of Alumni participants complete programs they start
65% of CLD students in grades 10-12 report studying at least two hours per day for a total of 10
hours per week
95% of CLD Alumni graduate from high school
90% of CLD Alumni enroll in college or other postsecondary institution
90% of CLD Alumni persist from first year to second year of college
75% of CLD Alumni earn bachelor’s degree or credential within six years
95% of CLD Alumni are self-supporting
50% of CLD Alumni donate to CLD
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
110
Black or African Americans Annually Served
91%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
0%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: N/A
Initial Start-Up Cost: N/A
Contact Information
Organization Name: Center for Leadership Development
Website: https://cldinc.org/
Respondents Name: Terry Bailey
Email: tbailey@cldinc.org