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Leadership and Service-Learning Programs

Award-winning Programs and Educator Resources from Center for Talent Development's Civic Education Project

Learn. Serve. Lead.

Through innovative school-year and summer programs and online courses, the Civic Education Project (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 the world.

Inspiring Students and Educators Since 1997

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Change the World. Start Here.

 

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Civic Leadership Institute
(Grades 9-12)

CTD Academic Summer Camp

Engage in an innovative curriculum focused on current social and political issues—integrating theory and practice to inspire student-driven change.

 
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Online Leadership Intensive
(Grades 7-11)

CTD Online

Build leadership skills through reflective learning opportunities and come away with a deeper understanding of your strengths and talents. 
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Summer Leadership Intensive at Northwestern
(Grades 6-8)

CTD Academic Summer Camp

Develop your leadership skills through hands-on learning opportunities and build community in a supportive and fun living-learning environment. 
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Weekend Leadership for Today at Northwestern
(Grades 7-8)

CTD Weekend Enrichment Program

Develop your leadership skills in this 6-week Saturday program through hands-on learning opportunities and build community in a supportive and fun living-learning environment. 
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Discover Ways to Make a Difference

 

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9 - 12
See CEP in Action!

Discover Your Passion. Build Community. Make a Difference.

CEP's student programming and educator resources offer:

  • A wide variety of program models and pre-college level courses at multiple grade levels
  • Hands-on learning to promote critical thinking skills and an asset-based framework to explore social issues
  • Tools to help educators dig into challenging topics in the online or in-person classroom
  • Meaningful, eye-opening opportunities that bring learning to life

“I learned so much about social justice issues and feel like I am ready to be a change agent in my community.” - CEP Student

Opportunities for Educators

Develop Future Leaders

With over 20 years of expertise in designing, facilitating, and evaluating service-learning and youth development programs, let CEP guide your next teaching and learning journey.

Work with CEP

Create life-changing experiences for student leaders and help students take action on issues they are passionate about.

 

Custom-Designed Programs and Curriculum

Partner with CEP to design a service-learning, leadership, or civics program or curriculum for your students.

Professional Learning with an Impact

Explore our menu of professional learning topics within service-learning and social justice education.

 
Enrollment

Get Started on Your CEP Journey.

If you have found the program and course for you, we’d love for you to apply. Learn more about the application and admissions process for our various courses. 

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Learn more about the eligibility criteria and application process.

Financial Aid 

Learn more about our financial aid and scholarship options.

Find the Best Course for Your Student

Dozens of subjects. Hundreds of courses. Countless experiences.

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