# Civic Leadership Education and Research (CLEAR) Center ## Basic Info **Name:** Civic Leadership Education and Research (CLEAR) Center **What is it:** A research center dedicated to objective analysis of civil service labor markets and the development of civic leadership talent. **Who is involved:** Supported by partners such as [[Volcker Alliance]], and the [[IBM Center for the Business of Government]] **Location:** Los Angeles, California, USA (USC Price School of Public Policy) **Link:** [clear.usc.edu](https://clear.usc.edu) --- ## Entries **[[2026-02-15]]**: The **CLEAR Center** focuses on three primary research pillars: Strategic AI Workforce Development, Behavioral Studies, and Diversity Research. Their work aims to bridge the gap between academic social science and the operational resilience of public institutions. Through tools like the **INSIGHT+ Dashboard**, they provide data-driven forecasting on how emerging technologies like AI will reshape public service roles, while their behavioral research examines the micro-level dynamics of motivation and representation within non-profit and government workforces.