Obama leadership program to tap Detroiters

• Participants will gain access to resources and a national network of local changemakers impacting the pilot cities' communities.

What they're saying: "It's a way to bring emerging leaders of different identities and backgrounds together, and help them build relationships and solve problems in their communities," Obama says in a promo video.

What's next: Participants attend a kickoff event in Detroit this June before attending one monthly weekend training for the six month training portion of the program, which is facilitated by a local trainer familiar with the area.

• Applications for the first cohort are accepted until April 14. Training programs run from June through January 2024.
• The program costs $950, but payment plans and fee waivers are available.