The Orlando Economic Partnership Is Training the Next Generation of Leaders

The Orlando Economic Partnership is training the next generation of leaders

The Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) is now accepting applications for its free Public Leadership Institute (PLI) to help prepare future Central Florida professionals to run for office or be civic-minded in the private sector. The application deadline is Aug. 15. “As the Orlando region’s community grows, so does the need for informed, representative leadership at every level,” said Tim Giuliani, President and CEO of the OEP. “By preparing a ne…

Building the Next Generation of Activist Leaders

For young people, climate change isn’t just a looming threat of the future; it’s all they’ve ever known. They’re experiencing the climate crisis in real time, and they can clearly see the impacts of extractive industries like dirty energy and factory farms on their communities.  The environmental movement is growing and getting younger every day. Youth activists bring their lived experiences, passion, and curiosity to organizations like Food & W…