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The Consensus Organizing Center's mission is to  work in partnership with under-represented communities in an effort to train and develop students, community leaders and residents in the Consensus Organizing Model.
The goal of the Center is to generate and educate the development of a new generation of trained grass-roots community leaders capable of working with government agencies, business leaders, churches and other organizations. This is done through the Consensus Organizing Center's educational talent pipeline.
Consensus Organizing Center Talent Pipeline
Step One: Step-Up Program - High school students take an introductory college level social work course during their junior year in high school and participate in a 40-hour community service project.
Step Two: Summer Employment Program - The Consensus Organizing Center matches Step-Up graduates with an entry level social service position in their community during their summer break, prior to their senior year in high school.
Step Three: "On to College" Program - Consensus Organizing Center staff remain involved with Step-Up graduates during their senior year to assist them with mapping out their interest area of study, locating an appropriate college(s) to apply for, identifying scholarships, grants and financial aid that will assist in funding their college education.
Step Four: Consensus Organizing Center Scholarship Program - The Center offers students part-time positions working on community organizing projects as well as provides for them monetary compensation for their college expenses.
Step Five: Intern Program - During their senior year of undergraduate studies, the youth work with Professor Eichler at the Center and continue to develop their community organizing skills.
Step Six: Community Builders Program - Upon graduation with their bachelors degree, students return to their community to work with a social service agency. Students assume staff positions in their organization and receive a scholarship at the conclusion of their service. Students also receive monthly trainings on Consensus Organizing.
Step Seven: Master of Social Work (MSW) Program - After gaining community experience, students return to the university to obtain a masters in social work. The Center offers part-time positions to students working on community organizing projects.
Step Eight: Community Leader - Upon completion of their MSW students return to the community, armed with community organizing training and able to effectively lead community and organizational change.
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