What is the Civic Education Project?

Based at Northwestern University's Center For Talent Development, the Civic Education Project (CEP) is an award-winning leadership and citizenship program for outstanding high school and junior high school students.

CEP combines traditional education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people. Through innovative school year programs and summer courses, CEP offers promising young people opportunities to learn and serve in communities across the country, developing the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on society.

News

Apply Now for Summer 2008: 2008 Civic Leadership Institute (9th-12th grade) and Youth & Society (7th-9th grade) program information, catalogs, and online applications are currently available. Details are available by clicking here. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply today!

Job Opportunities for Spring & Summer 2008: Complete job postings and applications are currently available by clicking here. We are currently accepting applications for both spring and summer 2008 positions.

Recognize Outstanding Students: CEP now permits educators, school administrators, youth organization sponsors, and CEP program alumni to nominate promising middle- and high-school students to our spring and summer programs. Click here to recognize your outstanding students through our online nomination form.