Overview

At the heart of every Sorensen program are three central themes: ethics in public service, the power of bipartisanship, and a concentrated study of public policy issues. Our non-partisan mission is to strengthen and enhance the quality of governance at all levels throughout Virginia. Apply to one of our programs.

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PLP class

Political Leaders

Provides a broad-based, in-depth understanding of Virginia’s regions, politics, and governance for experienced leaders in Virginia.
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ELP participants

Emerging Leaders

Develops and upgrades skill sets for emerging leaders who either work in government or want to increase their public service involvement.
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HSLP participants

High School Leaders

Actively engages high school students from across Virginia in developing leadership skills and learning how to engage in public policy and politics.
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22nd Century Scholars

Provides students the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing the world and to make a lasting impact on public policy.
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Candidate Training

Provides an intensive focus on winning campaign fundamentals for those who want to run for office or run a campaign.

Alumni Stories

Sorensen measures its success on the positive impact its alumni bring to their communities, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and beyond. We hope you are inspired by these stories.

 

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Apply

If you are interested in one of our programs or an internship, visit our applications page to view open applications and apply.