UMBC Community Leadership Career Corner

UMBC's Community Leadership Career Corner: Build Your Professional Toolkit! Learn more at the UMBC Community Leadership Career Corner.

Ready to make an impact before and after graduation?

UMBC's Community Leadership Skills Courses (CLDR 410) are designed for undergraduates with 60+ credits who want to stand out as changemakers!

Why Join?

• Short & powerful — 5-week, 1-credit courses
• Learn from subject matter experts
• Gain real-world leadership skills
• Earn digital badges for each course
• Complete 3 courses = Level 1 Leadership Skills Set Badge

Upcoming Courses:

1. Winter 2026 – Digital Storytelling
2. Spring 2026 – Programming for Inclusive Practice | Asset Based Community Development | Budgeting for Community Impact
3. Summer 2026 – Podcasting Essentials | Participatory Decision-Making
4. Fall 2026 – Grantwriting for Social Change | Strategic Planning | Branding & Messaging

… and many more in 2027!

How to Enroll?

Register just like any UMBC course:

• Look for CLDR 410 – Special Topics (Community Leadership)
• Learn more & claim your badges: Badges

Take charge of your future. Invest in your skills. Be the changemaker UMBC needs!

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Please note: This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is also committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.