Leadership Institute
 United States  / Virginia  |  Research/Dev

To increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process.

To accomplish our mission, the Institute identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, the Leadership Institute (LI) teaches conservatives the nuts and bolts of how to succeed in the public policy process. The Institute strives to produce a new generation of public policy leaders unwavering in their commitment to free enterprise, limited government, strong national defense, and traditional values. Institute graduates are equipped with practical skills and professional training to implement sound principles through effective public policy. The Institute offers 41 educational programs and a top-notch intern program. The Institute also provides an Employment Placement Service to help place conservatives in public policy positions and in the broadcast media, at no cost to employers or jobseekers. Leadership Institute graduates work in all areas of public policy, government, and the news media. At least 555 current state legislators are Leadership Institute graduates and at least 91 graduates of LI’s Broadcast Journalism School currently work in television news.

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