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Join the Leadership Institute for a one-day intensive Journalism Career School. Aspiring journalists will gain the skills, strategies, and connections to thrive in today’s fast-paced media world. Through interactive sessions led by experienced reporters, editors, and communications professionals, you’ll learn why good journalism still matters, how to find reliable information, and the keys to persuasive writing and storytelling. You’ll gain practical insights to build your political and media contacts, learn the skills for broadcast journalism, and understand how to navigate the evolving relationship between journalism and politics. How you’ll benefit: Get tips from experienced reporters and editors Develop fact-finding and interview techniques Understand journalism career options Build your network Whether you’re a student, intern, or early-career professional, this event will give you the training and connections to sharpen your craft and pursue your future in journalism with confidence.

This intensive nine-day program develops conservative activists into professionals capable of leading the most challenging campaigns for public office.

Develop a training to fit your group’s specific needs in a three-hour workshop.   A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause.  Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics c

Since 1979, Leadership Institute has trained conservatives on how to advance your principles through the public policy process. LI Careers is excited to bring you our DC Starter Kit – a one stop shop for professionals early in their careers to get a jump on their DC adventure.You will receive helpful tips on how to do the following with excellence: – The Art of Professionalism – Resumes, Cover Letters, and Networking – Living and Working in the DC Environment

Start each month with a hot, buffet breakfast and an open discussion with some of our nation’s greatest conservative leaders at the Wednesday Wake-Up Club Breakfast.

Build confidence in your voice.

Take your skills to the next level and master public speaking

Maximize your professional success as a D.C. intern by participating in LI’s Conservative Intern Workshop. This day-long immersive experience gives interns the tools to succeed, the skill to network with experts and fellow interns, and the capacity to turn your internship into a full-time opportunity.

Do you want to work for the President of the United States? “Personnel is policy,” says LI President Morton Blackwell, and winning elections isn’t enough. Conservatives must identify, hire, and promote other principled conservatives across the public policy landscape – in think tanks, the media, Congress, and even the White House. Join the Leadership Institute and professionals who currently work for the Trump-Vance administration, to be trained on the ins and outs of working in the executive branch of government.

A conservative organizational entrepreneur sees a problem in society or an opportunity to advance conservative principles in the public policy process and creates an organization (or organizations) to solve the problem. In this intense two-day training, experienced faculty—many of whom have started their own, strong organizations—will reveal to you the practical steps to start your organization and establish a long-term plan.

Learn how to draft professionally written works for any setting

The Campaign Fundraising School teaches the essentials of campaign finance, how to structure a fundraising plan, and the logistics and personnel needed to run an effective finance operation.

Develop a training to fit your group’s specific needs in a three-hour workshop.   A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause.  Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics c

Learn to organize and lead a mass-based youth effort for candidates and causes you care about through LI’s flagship program. This two-day “Bootcamp of Politics” makes all the difference for anyone who wants to lead in the political process and famously opens doors for positions in the political job market.

The 53rd National Fourth of July Conservative Soirée promises BBQ, patriotic speeches, and fun for the whole family. From live music performances to exciting games and activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s Soirée tradition to bring a side dish to share! This FREE Independence Day celebration is possible thanks to the generosity of many local businesses, national non-profit organizations, and individual donors.