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John Curtin Leadership Academy

The John Curtin Leadership Academy is now part of the Curtin Leadership Centre. Information on the original program is still available below.

The John Curtin Leadership Academy gives students leadership skill training, an understanding of the workplace, leading edge skills in the job market and encourages entrepreneurial spirit.

The John Curtin Leadership Academy (JCLA) is Curtin University's outstanding values based student leadership program named in honour of Australia's World War II Prime Minister, John Curtin, after whom Curtin University is also named. JCLA gives students leadership skill training, an understanding of the workplace, leading edge skills in the job market and encourages entrepreneurial spirit.

The academy produces confident graduates who have the network and skills to be immediately effective and productive. Graduates who not only excel in their academic discipline, but have demonstrated:

  • Leadership skills
  • Commitment to success
  • A passion for community involvement.

Outstanding students who demonstrate high academic achievement, commitment, a strong passion for their community and the desire to lead are invited to apply. Intakes are restricted to 40 places a semester.

To find out more visit the JCLA website.