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Applications open February 2025

The application period for the 2025-2026 fellowship year is open February - April 2025.

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Vision

To cultivate enterprise leadership, at the center of government, to improve the lives of the American people.

Why

The White House Leadership Development Program (WHLDP) exists to make the federal government more efficient, accountable, and transformational.

Sponsored by the Executive Office of the President, the program offers participants:

  • The opportunity to work at the center of government on teams.
  • A broad federal perspective on high-priority challenges and access to senior decision-makers.
  • An integrated leadership development program to enable leadership growth.

Learn about our Program Goals and Objectives

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Developing Talent

Goal

Preparing agency leaders with the enterprise leadership skills and mindsets needed to tackle the complex, cross-agency challenges facing the federal government.

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Delivering Results

Goal

Leveraging top talent from across the federal government to drive the implementation of key administration priorities and address mission-critical challenges.

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Building Community

Goal

Cultivating a robust network among fellows, placement teams, and alumni to enhance shared purpose, commitment, and capacity to serve the nation effectively.