OVERVIEW

Our leadership development programs provide expert training and coaching for optimizing leadership and strengthening organizations in local governments and among political candidates and elected officials in communities across Virginia and the nation.

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Emerging Leaders Program participants

POLITICAL & COMMUNITY LEADERS

The Sorensen Institute, through programs for high school and college leaders, first-time political candidates, and community leaders, brings together diverse, bipartisan groups with an interest in bettering their communities.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS

The Virginia Institute of Government offers interactive leadership development programs through SEI & LEAD and customized training programs onsite for one locality or for several localities in a region.

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TREASURERS & COMMISSIONERS

The Certification program administers certification and career development for Virginia Commissioners of Revenue and Treasurers in conjunction with the appropriate statewide association.

PUBLIC SERVICE

THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

We help facilitate effective and ethical leadership through SEI, LEAD, Certification, the Sorensen Institute, and the Virginia Institute of Government. Our leadership programs provide participants the tools to better serve their organizations and communities.