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May 2 2012 - 5:35pm
The Sorensen Institute is excited to announce the launch of a new program in the summer of 2012. The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a leadership development program for young Virginia residents who have a background in state government and are interested in becoming more active in public policy and public service. As in other Sorensen’s programs, there will be a strong emphasis on ethics and bipartisan policy-making. The dates of this year’s pilot program are as follows:
August 3-5: Colonial Williamsburg
August 10: Richmond
August 20: Richmond
August 24-26: Colonial Williamsburg
The application process is open to Virginia residents with a background in state government (specifically in the executive and legislative branches) and who are between the ages of 21 and 31. A commitment to fully participate in the eight days of the program is required. Applications will be made available on the Sorensen website May 3rd and the application deadline is Monday, June 11, 2012. Tuition is $750.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and State Farm are major sponsors of the Emerging Leaders Program.
For more information or to apply, visit www.sorenseninstitute.org/programs/elp.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is the not-for-profit educational and cultural institution dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and presentation of the restored 18th-century Revolutionary capital of Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg is committed to expanding its thought-provoking programming through education outreach on site and online. Purchase of Colonial Williamsburg products and services supports the preservation, research and educational programs of the Foundation. Philanthropic support by individuals, corporations, and foundations benefits the educational mission of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
“Colonial Williamsburg tells the story of Virginia’s revolutionary generation and their leadership,” said Bill White, the Royce R. and Kathryn M. Baker vice president for productions, publications and learning ventures for Colonial Williamsburg. “It’s a story with powerful links to the Sorensen Institute’s goal of developing strong, engaged leaders for the 21st century. Colonial Williamsburg is pleased to be a partner in the Emerging Leaders Program.”
The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia offers leadership development programs for residents of Virginia interested in becoming more active in public service, whether as community leaders or as elected officials. The programs include study of general ethical principles as they relate to public service and seek to enhance trust, civility and respect in politics.
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The "Service to Sorensen" Award recognizes the graduate who has most given of time, talents and efforts in supporting the Sorensen Institute in the past year. This year's award was presented to Helm Dobbins of Danville.
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The Expression of Ideals Award recognizes the graduate who has, in the past year, best represented the ideals at the heart of the Sorensen mission: a spirit of ethics, bipartisanship and civic engagement. This year's Expression of Ideals award was presented to Margi Vanderhye (PLP 2006) and Jon Hannah (PLP 2011).
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