{"id":3272,"date":"2025-03-25T09:40:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T13:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/?page_id=3272"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:54:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T19:54:43","slug":"taking-your-seat-leadership-institute","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/taking-your-seat-leadership-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking Your Seat Leadership Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row thb_full_width=”true” thb_row_padding=”true” thb_column_padding=”true” thb_color=”light-title” thb_scroll_bottom=”true” thb_scroll_bottom_style=”style3″ thb_scroll_bottom_color=”light” bg_gradient_direction=”-45″ thb_divider_position=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1743515466205{padding-top: 10% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;background: #000000 url(https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BBTI_gradient_BG_3.jpg?id=3125) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” bg_gradient1=”rgba(0,0,0,0.42)” bg_gradient2=”rgba(130,130,130,0.25)”][vc_column][vc_row_inner thb_max_width=”max_width” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1743518805211{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner thb_color=”thb-light-column” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1742925871776{padding-top: 6% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 8% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;}” offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_custom_heading text=”INDIANA CIVIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:18px|text_align:left|color:%23f9c947|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1742910000559{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 4px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taking Your Seat Leadership Institute” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:60px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:64px” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”mobile_headline_home”][vc_custom_heading text=”Empowering Leaders in Indiana\u2019s Political Landscape” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:20px” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_class=”mobile_headline_home”][vc_column_text animation=”animation bottom-to-top”]The Taking Your Seat Leadership Institute (TYSLI) is an 8-session program designed to equip Indiana residents with the knowledge, skills, and connections to navigate the political process and become more civically engaged.<\/p>\n

TYSLI, an initiative of Indiana Black Expo, aims to amplify community voices in civic leadership and foster engagement in Indiana\u2019s political future. Whether you aspire to run for office, serve on boards, work on campaigns, or become a more informed citizen, TYSLI provides the tools and network to help you take your seat at the decision-making table. Through interactive sessions, discussions with elected officials, and hands-on learning, participants will gain a deeper understanding of local and state government, policymaking, and community advocacy.<\/p>\n

This program is offered free of charge to those who are accepted.[\/vc_column_text]\tApply Now<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”text-center” width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1742925877643{padding-right: 6% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;}” offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-0 vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”]\t

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The Taking Your Seat Leadership Institute (TYSLI) is an 8-session program designed to equip Indiana residents with the knowledge, skills, and connections to navigate the political process and become more civically engaged.<\/p>\n

TYSLI, an initiative of Indiana Black Expo, aims to amplify community voices in civic leadership and foster engagement in Indiana\u2019s political future. Whether you aspire to run for office, serve on boards, work on campaigns, or become a more informed citizen, TYSLI provides the tools and network to help you take your seat at the decision-making table. Through interactive sessions, discussions with elected officials, and hands-on learning, participants will gain a deeper understanding of local and state government, policymaking, and community advocacy.<\/p>\n

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Take your seat at the table\u2014become a civic <\/span>leader and drive change in Indiana!<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1743609084367{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”]\n

For more information about Taking Your Seat Leadership Institute (TYSLI), email us at: TYSLI@indianablackexpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space mobile_height=”28px” height=”22px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_empty_space height=”42px”][vc_custom_heading text=”TYSLI Cohort 1: Apply Today” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_tta_accordion c_icon=”chevron” active_section=”0″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Who Should Apply?” tab_id=”1698789952700-75771759-0d18b8c5-8fef”][vc_column_text]TYSLI is open to Indiana residents who are passionate about civic engagement, leadership, and community advocacy. Whether you’re a young professional, grassroots organizer, or an emerging leader, this program will provide the foundation to make a lasting impact in your community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Schedule” tab_id=”1742911684036-51176fe1-3fc5″][vc_column_text]\n