The Political Leadership Academy
The Carter School Political Leadership Academy equips fellows with meaningful conflict analysis and resolution ideas, skills, and experience to pursue more effective and peaceful political relationships, processes, and governance.
Are you interested in…
Engaging in American politics, especially at the Virginia state and local levels?
Developing effective communication and active listening skills?
Gaining an understanding of diverse political perspectives?
Civic and community group members, business and nonprofit leaders, those holding political leadership role encouraged to apply!
Opportunity Awaits.
Access to a diverse, dynamic, connected network at your fingertips
Engaging, stimulating dialogue with leaders, legislators, and local peacebuilders.
Build foundations of understanding, listening, and problem solving from a diverse set of professional and personal backgrounds.
Receive a Certificate of completion for your academic achievement.
The Fellowship at a Glance
We invite you to join us at Point of View; a retreat and research center dedicated to creating positive change for the world.
Here, you will engage in; reflective practice, dynamic team building exercises, and conversations around relevant topics and current events with prominent leaders in the political realm.
Our Fellows’ Testimonials
The PLA is for anyone who is looking to expand their horizons and meet community leaders who want to grow. The members of my cohort were very impressive, made a commitment to learn and, stepped up to share their hearts and experiences. I grew as a person and was inspired to carry on!
The PLA offered an invaluable opportunity to collaborate with others, analyze conflict resolution barriers and consider various viewpoints. I know this experience will assist me in both my professional and political endeavors.
My experience with PLA has been wonderful and challenging. Actively listening to alternative opinions of an issue helped me learn to think outside my cultural box and scrutinize my own biases.
Ready to invest in a diverse, dynamic, academic experience?
Applications will be followed by an interview with the PLA leadership prior to admission.