ROLE MODEL/ADVISORY EXPERIENCE
Organization name: Center for Leadership Development
Program Type
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Ages Served:
12-18 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: This one day initiative allows participants to hear directly from top
African American professionals in various careers and professions who volunteer their time to
share details of their education, work ethic, daily routine, personal challenges and opportunities.
This experience is made possible by area physicians, RNs, financial planners, teachers,
pharmacists, counselors, accountants, engineers, IT professionals and others.
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
105
Black or African Americans Annually Served
91%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
0%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: 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
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