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Civilian Leadership Development Program (CLDP)

The HQMC Civilian Leadership Development Program (CLDP) provides for development of the leadership competencies and skills of appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) civilian employees assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps staff agencies, Headquarters Battalion, Henderson Hall, and Marine Barracks Washington/Marine Corps Institute. The CLDP is helping to develop civilian leaders for the future of the United States Marine Corps.

CLDP Overview:

Geared to enhance leadership competencies and skills that everyone needs, no matter what their career field may be
Volunteer program open to all civilians in all pay system, except Senior Executive Service (SES)

Key Players:

Employees
Mentor
Supervisor

Main Elements:

Leadership Skills assessment based on the Department of Defense Leadership Continuum
Individual Leadership development Plan(ILDP)
Employee-driven
Mentoring relationship outside supervisory chain
Supervisor approval & support

How to Apply

The following are the basic steps to participate in the CLDP:

Contact the CLDP Administrator
Enroll in the CLDP
Employee and Supervisor complete a leadership skills assessment
Select a mentor
Work with the mentor to create an Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP)
Supervisor approves the employee’s ILDP
Complete ILDP activities
Re-assess skills and update ILDP as needed

Resources

HQMC Civilian Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Handbook
HQMC Civilian Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Application (Save this document to your computer to open it -- do not attempt to open it directly)
HQMC Civilian Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Individual Leadership Development Plan (ILDP) (Save this document to your computer to open it -- do not attempt to open it directly)
HQMC Mentoring Guide

Civilian Leadership Development Program

Available Programs

Organizational Services

Our Contact Information

PENTAGON OFFICE

Organizational and Workforce Management Section

Mailing Address:

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (HQMC) Code ARHM
3000 Marine Corps Pentagon
Room 2C253
Washington, DC 20350-3000

Email: smb.hqmc.arhb.trng@usmc.mil

Phone: 703-614-9088

ATTENTION:

Attention: The CLD Program needs Mentors! A very rewarding experience can be just at your fingertips! Become a vital part of the CLD Program – help to guide, develop, and lead our participants through their journey in CLD! to learn more about becoming a Mentor.