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Training the Next Generation of Leaders<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For over 75 years, Coro\u2019s Fellows Program in Public Affairs has transformed emerging leaders through immersive experiences, cross-sector connections, and a powerful alumni network to drive lasting impact in communities nationwide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nationally recognized, full-time fellowship that launches the next generation of civic leaders into careers of impact and purpose. Designed for early-career professionals, the Fellows Program combines immersive training, hands-on projects, access to influential change-makers, and cross-sector exposure.<\/p>

The Fellows Program is the gold standard in public affairs training, with an over 80-year track record of advancing civic engagement and accelerating the careers of remarkable leaders. Fellows gain the skills, networks, and real-world experience needed to lead effectively and ethically, whether in government, business, labor, or the nonprofit world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is Coro? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Coro was founded in San Francisco in 1942 by attorney W. Donald Fletcher and investment counselor Van Duyn Dodge, who saw a need for a new generation of citizen leaders who would help our democratic system of government work more effectively. They launched the first class of the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs in 1947 to train young WWII veterans in civic leadership skills. <\/span><\/p>

The word \u201cCoro\u201d was created to reflect the founders\u2019 vision for an innovative educational program to prepare citizen leaders. This entirely new concept warranted a new word, free from prior associations, embodying discovery and exploration.<\/span><\/p>

Today, Coro has a national footprint with centers in California (San Francisco and Los Angeles), New York City, and St. Louis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a full-time immersive leadership development program for emerging leaders. In Southern California, St. Louis, and New York, it runs annually from September through May; in Northern California, from September through March.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Participants can look forward to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Leadership Forums:<\/b> Expert-led sessions on effective and ethical leadership practices. Fellows learn and apply strategies in systems thinking, adaptive leadership, communication, critical inquiry, stakeholder analysis, and more.<\/span><\/p>

Focus Weeks:<\/b> In-depth explorations of pressing regional issues. Through site visits, interviews, and independent research, Fellows take ownership of the learning process and build a deeper understanding of regional challenges.<\/span><\/p>

Leadership Interviews:<\/b> Closed-door conversations with influential cross-sector leaders provide candid insight into how they navigate challenges and opportunities throughout their careers.<\/span><\/p>

Professional Placements:<\/b> Fellows gain direct exposure to institutions, build strong networks, and create tangible organizational impact through hands-on, high-level assignments.<\/span><\/p>

Spring Projects:<\/b> In many Centers, individually-curated projects for partner organizations serve as the Fellowship\u2019s culmination, giving Fellows the opportunity to apply their skills and strategies to high-impact, real-world deliverables.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Coro Fellows Program is a nationally recognized launchpad for bold, high-impact civic leadership. Fellows undergo immersive, hands-on training that pushes them to grow as leaders, decision-makers, and changemakers.<\/span><\/p>

As a Fellow, you don\u2019t just build skills; you join a powerful, lifelong network of Coro alumni that includes U.S. Senators, elected officials, and trailblazers across business, labor, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector.<\/span><\/p>

Through direct engagement with industry leaders and intensive work on real-world civic and organizational challenges, Fellows accelerate their careers while expanding their influence. They gain critical insight into the political and economic systems that shape our communities and develop the cross-sector leadership skills to drive meaningful impact.<\/span><\/p>

More than a fellowship, this is a transformative experience\u2014one that equips you with the tools, relationships, and confidence to lead wherever your path takes you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Coro values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and worldviews represented in both programming and program participants.<\/p>

We believe that Fellows learn best from a combination of “mirrors” (similar backgrounds and perspectives to their own) and “windows” (different backgrounds and perspectives from their own).<\/p>

Ideal candidates\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>