Since 1995, the César E.Chávez Leadership Institute (CECLI) has been providing high school students from across the state of Arizona with the skills needed for leadership development.
In embracing tolerance, in recognizing their academic and personal success, and in establishing the importance of contributing back to the community, the leadership institute provides students with a one-of-a-kind experience.
The CECLI is a week long summer program hosted by the Office of Public Affairs and the César E. Chávez Programs. The program works in conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Student Life, the Intergroup Relations Center and the Department of Chicano/a Studies to bring over 100 years of expertise to the program.
The program is recognized statewide by members of the Arizona State Legislators and the Hispanic Caucus, Los Abogados, Chicanos Por La Causa and Valle del Sol. The leadership institute is a no cost program for participants because of the generous contributions by the Gannett Foundation, KPNX-channel 12, the Arizona Republic, and Arizona State University.
The legacy, leadership, and spirit of César Chávez is the infrastructure of the program. With the support of the César E. Chávez Foundation and members of the Chávez family, and his wife, Helen, his legacy continues and the movement to fight for social justice through the efforts of the staff, volunteers, and alumni of the César E. Chávez Leadership Institute rages on.
