CPL’s New Leaders Program connects talented and diverse youth to paid positions at leading progressive organizations and provides training, mentorship, coaching, and networking to help jump start life-long careers in progressive politics.

New Leaders Internship Program
For college students and other young leaders
CPL’s New Leaders Internship Program brings passionate young people from underrepresented communities to Washington DC for paid, on-the-job experience in a top progressive organization, leadership training, coaching, networking and community building.

• New! Apply Now to Become a 2009 National CPL New Leaders Intern
• Nominate a young person for the 2009 New Leaders Internship

The deadline to apply is March 13th, 2009; however, the application process is rolling and the earlier you apply, the higher likelihood you have of being matched with an organization of your choice.

• Who Should Apply for the New Leaders Internship
• Check out CPL’s New Leaders Alumni Updates
• Meet the 2008 Summer New Leaders
• See a list of New Leaders partner organizations
  

2008 New Leaders Intern Profiles CPL’s 2008 New Leaders have come from across the country to work on a variety of issues with progressive organizations in Washington, DC.

New Leaders Fellowship Program
For recent graduates and young people seeking full time work

Fellows are matched with a paid, entry level position with a progressive organization. Applications for Session 1 (January to July) of 2009 National New Leaders Fellowship are now closed.

• Learn more about our paid, entry-level fellowship program in DC, Pennsylvania, and Ohio
  

2008 New Leaders Fellow Profiles 23 young people from across the country were selected to be part of the 2008 New Leaders Fellowship Program in Washington, DC, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan.