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The Center for Leadership and Professional Excellence
A Holy Cross College Initiative in Partnership with the University of Notre Dame
What is the CLPE?
The Center for Leadership and Professional Excellence (CLPE) is Holy Cross College’s bold new investment in the future of work, located in the heart of downtown South Bend inside the reimagined South Bend Tribune building.
As a founding partner in the region’s new Tech and Talent Hub, CLPE was created in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and made possible through generous support from Lilly Endowment Inc.
At its core, CLPE bridges the gap between a liberal arts foundation and the fast-moving demands of today’s workforce. Through flexible, accredited, and human-centered programs, we prepare students and professionals to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact—in their careers and their communities.
The CLPE Experience
Whether you are a student, professional, employer, or community leader—your journey starts here:
Students & High Schoolers: Earn career-ready credentials and college credit
Professionals: Upskill, reskill, or pivot your career with purpose
Employers & Organizations: Train and grow your team with custom programs
Communities: Access mobile education that comes to where you live and work
Modular, mission-driven programs that create real-world impact:
Master the tools and strategies to plan, execute, and deliver projects—across nonprofit, corporate, or community spaces.
Learn the foundational and practical skills to confidently understand and apply artificial intelligence in academic, professional and real-world settings.
All CLPE programs are built on Holy Cross College’s commitment to forming the whole person—mind, heart, and spirit.
Mobile & Modular
We come to you—schools, companies, and community sites—with just-right formats that adapt to your life.
Flexible & Responsive
Learn in person, online, or in hybrid models. We work around your schedule and goals.
Mentorship & Coaching
Every learner receives access to personalized guidance from experienced professionals.
Credit & Credentials
Earn Holy Cross academic credit and stack credentials toward degrees and career pathways.
Strategic Location. Regional Vision.
Housed in the historic Tribune building, CLPE is an anchor in South Bend’s Tech and Talent Hub—a collaborative space designed to advance:
- Economic opportunity and entrepreneurship
- Career development and upskilling
- Community-powered education and outreach
- Research and workforce innovation
Mobile & Modular
We come to you—schools, companies, and community sites—with just-right formats that adapt to your life.
Flexible & Responsive
Learn in person, online, or in hybrid models. We work around your schedule and goals.
Mentorship & Coaching
Every learner receives access to personalized guidance from experienced professionals.
Credit & Credentials
Earn Holy Cross academic credit and stack credentials toward degrees and career pathways.
Strategic Location. Regional Vision.
Housed in the historic Tribune building, CLPE is an anchor in South Bend’s Tech and Talent Hub—a collaborative space designed to advance:
- Economic opportunity and entrepreneurship
- Career development and upskilling
- Community-powered education and outreach
- Research and workforce innovation
Whether you are a lifelong learner, forward-thinking employer, or changemaker in your community—the CLPE is your launchpad for growth.