Community Leadership Training
Creating a new focus for The Taft Institute, Professor Francois Pierre-Louis, Jr., who led a community organization himself before beginning his academic career, teamed with Professor Krasner to develop a much-needed program of community leadership and citizenship training that since 2002 has trained dozens of activists from new immigrant, minority, and low income communities in New York City. Through basic and advanced courses, the Community Leadership Program aims to train leaders by giving them the skills and knowledge required to create effective organizations for delivering needed services, and the ability to advocate on important issues. Participating organizations receive support for an organizing campaign. For a detailed description, analysis, and evaluation of the program CLICK HERE.
Weekly evening classes, including a hot meal and child care, are provided on the campus of Queens College in Flushing. Sessions last eight weeks and each participant receives a certificate of completion.
Main Topics Participating Groups (partial list) Generous supported provided by:Groups interested in participating in the Community Leadership Program program should email:
Professor Krasner or Professor Pierre-Louis, Jr.
Participants completing the Leadership Training Program will receive a Taft Institute Certificate.
The Taft Institute for Government & Civic Education
