The Community Leadership Institute is the core program of our organization. This program is presented once each year, from January to June. Participants are exposed to community leaders invited to discuss such topics as healthcare, diversity, the environment, the Cape Cod economy, the legal system, the arts, Cape Cod government, and education. Participants will also complete a community service project before a commencement ceremony.
You’re Invited to Join the Community Leadership Institute!
Leadership Cape Cod, focusing on its mission to inspire and develop the next generation of leaders for the Cape Cod region, is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Community Leadership Institute Class of 2026.
Founded in 1992, the Community Leadership Institute (CLI) engages, inspires, and develops leaders through an interactive program that brings together current and future leaders to learn from one another while discussing the issues, challenges, and opportunities within our region. Participants will gain access to prominent local leaders working to solve Cape Cod’s most pressing challenges.
The program features twelve biweekly sessions from January to June, concluding with a commencement ceremony.
Program sessions focus on a range of sectors, including but not limited to the economy, environment, healthcare, social services, government, civic engagement, education, and infrastructure, providing participants with an inside look at the region and a better understanding of the leadership approaches taken to navigate a variety of local challenges.
The deadline to apply for the Class of 2025 has passed, but you may submit your application for the Class of 2026 until Friday, December 5th, 2025.
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Learn
Our program dives deep into issues facing the Cape. Speakers come from diverse backgrounds including healthcare, environmental protection, Cape economy, and education.
Meet
A long-lasting aspect of the Leadership program is the development of networking skills and expansion of existing contacts. Graduates can network with each other, participating Community Leaders, and CLI alumni to facilitate better understanding and resolution of community problems on Cape Cod and the Islands.
Grow
In addition to the classroom element of the Leadership program, classes are divided into smaller project teams. Each group, functioning as a team, must identify, develop, and complete a Community Oriented Project. The project should be ‘community’ in nature, and have as its goal to improve the community in some fashion. A requirement of graduation is the final team presentation of their project process and project completion.
“The program forced me out of my regular networking bubble to discover a great group of like-minded professionals throughout the Cape who shared an interest in the betterment of their community. A rewarding experience!”