CORO

Programs

Fellows Program in Public Affairs

Beginning with our inaugural class of 1999, Coro has truly been embraced by the larger Pittsburgh community. The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is Coro's national program. It recruits qualified candidates from around the country for a nine-month experiential education in management and public affairs. Twleve candidates will be selected to participate at Coro Pittsburgh, where they will explore diverse facets of leadership in the Pittsburgh community. For more information please visit the Fellows Proram in Public Affairs page.

Women in Leadership

The Coro Center for Civic Leadership's Women in Leadership Program is the only leadership training program in southwestern Pennsylvania devoted specifically to women. Coro is committed to preparing diverse leaders to address important issues facing southwestern Pennsylvania. Women in Leadership (WIL) offers the participant an opportunity to enhance personal leadership potential within a network of people dedicated to creating positive change for women in the region. Women in Leadership is a twelve-week, part-time, evening training program designed for high-achieving women with demonstrated leadership experience in the private, public, or non-profit sectors.
Leaders in Learning

Leaders in Learning is made possible by The Coro Center for Civic Leadership, A+ Schools, and the Grable Foundation sharing a commitment to developing new leaders in education. We are dedicated to training and connecting diverse, education-focused leaders by creating opportunities for experience-based learning and collaboration. Leaders in Learning (LIL) is a ten-week, part-time evening training program that will provide an opportunity for emerging leaders to enhance their skills and to build sustainable professional and social networks.
Regional Internship Center

We strive to increase the number of organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania offering internships by actively working with employers to develop programs and connect them with potential interns.
Public Allies

At Public Allies Pittsburgh, we believe changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Since 2006, we’ve developed young leaders. Allies are young, diverse, and passionate social change makers who support community projects in partnership with hundreds of local nonprofit organizations.
Running for Public Office

Running for Public Office is an experiential learning program of the Coro Center for Civic Leadership. Standing for election to a public office is an important form of civic engagement and one of the highest forms of public service. The vision of Running for Public Office is to strengthen citizen participation in public elections and to increase the diversity and level of preparation of candidates running for office in Greater Pittsburgh.