The Labor Leadership certificate is meant to develop the next generation of leaders in labor unions and civic organizations focused on labor and related issues of race, class and gender equity. The certificate is particularly relevant to labor union leaders, rank and file members, and community-based organizational staff who desire to receive continuing education regarding labor leadership. The labor leadership certificate will combine academic instruction with field learning and community-based research projects. The program features active partnerships with local labor organizations, such as unions and community-based groups focused on relevant labor, class and race issues (such as immigrant rights groups, workplace gender equity groups, etc.). Certificate students will join a diverse group of graduate students pursuing their full Master's degree in the Department's community leadership program (including students focused on governmental/public leadership, and students focused on non-profit leadership) which will enhance synergetic learning in the classroom, and enlarge networking opportunities among all students.