CARE Leadership Programme Brochure

Leadership Programme

Godly Leaders For Public Life

What is it?

The Leadership Programme gives you the opportunity to work for a Member of Parliament or an NGO. You will be matched with an internship uniquely tailored to your interests and career plan.

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The nation, like the Church, is in deep need of leaders of vision, Christ-like character and integrity.

For over 20 years the CARE Leadership Programme has equipped people to be salt and light in our culture and encouraged them for a life-time of servant leadership in the public square.

Nola Leach

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Chief Executive, CARE

Is it for me?

This 11 month graduate programme gives you a unique insight into Parliament, political advocacy and Christian leadership. It combines outstanding professional experience, Biblically-based study and a supportive Christian community.

Edinburgh and Brussels. For one day a week you participate in an intensive study programme that covers theology, Biblical worldview, political theory, professional skills and leadership skills. We help you to grapple deeply and Biblically with the issues facing you in your career.

The Leadership Programme places you in a position of real responsibility at the beginning of your career. You are involved in speech writing, research, advocacy, media engagement and public relations. Most internships are London-based and we also offer placements in

We welcome applications from Christian students or recent graduates who are serious about influencing society for Christ at a political level. Our participants are ambitious graduates who desire to put Biblical principles into practice in the workplace.

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I have been equipped far beyond the average graduate

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I know I will never experience anything quite like this year again

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The CARE Leadership Programme is a voluntary post-graduate educational initiative. CARE offers an educational bursary to make the Programme accessible to candidates from a range of backgrounds. Participants are not asked or permitted to lobby on behalf of CARE. care.org.uk/leadershipprogramme

CARE is a registered Charity No: 1066963, Scottish Charity No: SC038911, Company limited by guarantee No: 3481417

“The CARE Leadership Programme has been a blessing beyond my expectations. I have enjoyed abundant support and teaching from the Programme and its alumni, unique work experiences and the friendship of some amazing course mates.”

“The CARE Leadership Programme has intellectually and personally challenged me week after week. It has given me a structured transition from University to the world of work – the realities of work have been combined with a supportive environment.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the Programme to anyone who is interested in public life, and in working out what living as a Christian leader looks like.”

Participants are individually mentored throughout the year. We help foster the professional, spiritual, intellectual and relational development of each person.