ADL Philadelphia is pleased to announce that applications for the 2014-15 Glass Leadership Institute (GLI) are now available online.
GLI was founded to energize a new generation of committed activists to dedicate themselves to ADL’s vital mission. The Philadelphia Regional office was one of the first to offer the Institute, which is now active in 24 other regions, creating a nation-wide network of young, dynamic leadership.
The goal of the program is to provide a broad exposure to the Anti-Defamation League’s programs and resources and create a cadre of adults who will take on regional and national leadership positions in the ADL. Participants gain first-hand exposure to ADL’s activities and resources on the following:
- Combating Anti-Semitism
- Church / State Issues
- Creating Anti-Bias Schools, Workplaces & Communities
- Hate Groups & Extremism
- Law Enforcement Resources, Support & Training
- Legislative Initiatives and Advocacy
- Security Awareness for Jewish Institutions and the Community
- Support for Israel
The Glass Leadership Institute is made up of a specially selected group of dynamic young professionals between the ages of 25 and 45. Participants are chosen based on their demonstrated leadership qualities in the Jewish and general communities as well as their interest in social and political justice. GLI is made up of a dMembers come from an array of professional backgrounds including law, medicine, education, marketing, technology, sales, politics, real estate, nonprofit, and human relations sectors.
For more information about the Glass Leadership Institute including an online application please click here.