CLM Alumni
For more than three decades, CLM programs have helped shape the careers of over 10,000 public servants from across government. Read what participants have to say about the lasting impact the experience has had on their professional growth.
What graduates say
“The ELP exceeded my expectations. Each session and deliverable provided me with critical lessons, and I now have a better sense of who I want to be as a leader.”
“An all-access pass to the exclusive world of senior federal leadership. It provided me with the background information I needed to develop into a senior executive.”
“This program helped bring out qualities that had gone dormant, which have now been reactivated so that I can be the absolute best leader I can be.”
In their own words
“Exposed me to individuals at the Senior Executive level who provided insight to career opportunities. I have been able to not only discuss what good leadership looks like, but see it in action.”
“When I started this program I thought I was too junior and that my participation was pre-mature. One year later, I find myself staring down a winding road with paths I have never noticed.”
“My agency benefits from this program by having an employee with sharpened leadership skills, honed by constructive feedback, motivated to give back, particularly to future generations.”
“ELP was one of the best training and development experiences I have had in my government career. My mentor told me to use it like a golden ticket and seek out experiences that I am interested in.”
“The New Leader Program is not only an investment in you as an employee, it is an investment in you as a person, for you grow in unimaginable ways.”
“It was through the program that I recognized the next steps in my leadership journey. An opportunity came up that I applied for, and it was announced today that I got the job.”
“Participating in and graduating from the EPP was truly the catalyst for this next step in my professional journey. I am deeply grateful for the mentorship, guidance, and development provided throughout the program. The work Graduate School USA does for its cohorts is exceptional, and the EPP directly paved the way for my growth and success. Thank you to you and the entire Graduate School USA team for your continued dedication to preparing public sector leaders for the next level.”
“The Executive Leadership Program has helped me to invest in myself and prioritize my professional development, so that I can continue to influence and mentor others around me. I am extremely grateful for the experiences that I've had during the past 9 months, and I hope to keep these lessons for the rest of my life!”
What the network is for
A cohort you keep
CLM programs bring together public servants from different agencies, missions, and challenges. That’s by design. Graduates consistently say the connections they build across government are what stay with them long after the program ends.
Where it leads
Graduates move into supervisory roles, candidate development programs and the senior executive service. If you are weighing which program fits you, start here, or ask us.
Were you part of a CLM cohort?
Tell us who you are and where you are now. We always enjoy hearing about the paths our graduates have taken and welcome the opportunity to discuss future opportunities.