Campus Cleveland Civic Leadership Summit

Campus Cleveland is a leadership development and community immersion experience for college students and interns spending the summer in Cleveland. Over the course of a full-day summit, four Community Connections, and other community partner events, college students (undergrad and graduate) and interns will gain an eye-opening view of the city’s vast opportunities for young professionals.

The summit is a full-day experience where participants:

• Better understand what kind of leader they are and strive to be.
• Learn when and how to take risks to achieve goals.
• Acquire tools to better communicate and demonstrate their value to employers and beyond.
• Grow their confidence in taking the initiative and stepping out of their comfort zones.
• Discover what professional qualities and characteristics employers want in the talent they hire.
• Better connect with and meet new college students and established professionals.
• Experience what it’s like to live, work, and play in Cleveland as a young professional.

Friday, June 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cleveland State University Student Center
(2121 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115)

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The day will include:

• A professionally facilitated leadership development workshop.
• Hands-on relationship and team building activities.
• Fireside conversations with community leaders and subject matter experts in the following topics:
  • Professional Presence
    Master essential skills for success in today’s workplace, including effective email communication, meeting and interview etiquette, and building a powerful personal brand. Learn practical strategies to make a lasting positive impression and advance your professional goals.
  • Collaborating & Teamwork
    Unlock the power of effective collaboration. Gain essential teamwork skills, including the art of giving and receiving feedback, building strong professional relationships, understanding diverse personalities and work styles, and practicing active and reflective listening.
  • Adaptability & Initiative
    Gain practical strategies to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Delve into the power of a growth mindset, plus learn techniques for developing a strong work ethic, overcoming imposter syndrome, and achieving a healthy, sustainable work/life balance.
• Lunch with CLC alumni who will share their leadership and civic journeys.
• A keynote address from an inspiring Cleveland champion who will share why they are passionate about the region and the quality of life young professionals can build just as they have.
• Downtown Cleveland scavenger hunt ending with a closing social.

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Registration includes the full Campus Cleveland 2025 experience, which encompasses the summit, all Community Connections, and partner events.

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