We’re excited to announce that we are now recruiting for both our Young People For (YP4) Fellowship Program and the Front Line Leaders Academy (FLLA)!
Young People For (YP4) is a strategic long-term leadership development program that identifies, engages and empowers the newest generation of progressive leaders to create lasting change in their communities. The one-year fellowship equips college students with the skills and resources necessary to create lasting change on their campuses and in their communities.
Fellows receive access to:
- Trainings from national and regional progressive movement leaders
- One-on-one coaching from YP4 staff and/or other progressive movement leaders
- Assistance and support in implementing a sustainable, community-driven action plan
Apply for the Fellowship today or nominate another progressive leader on campus! Applications are due no later than January 31, 2012. Contact Zach Dryden at [email protected] or by phone at 202.467.2367 if you have any questions about the fellowship.
The Front Line Leaders Academy (FLLA) is a premier campaign leadership development program offered every year by YP4 and the Young Elected Officials Network to 20 talented young people from across the country. For eight months FLLA provides young leaders the opportunity to learn political skills from successful political campaign professionals. Fellows selected into this elite academy are trained on how to be an effective candidate, campaign manager, finance director, communication director and field organizer. Fellows work one-on-one with young elected officials and campaign experts as they develop the necessary skills to become the next generation of progressive candidates, campaign leaders and community organizers.
Fellows receive access to:
- Trainings on the five core components of campaigns: candidacy, field, campaign management, finance, & communications
- Coaching from members of the Young Elected Officials Network and proven campaign experts
- A national network of FLLA alumni including progressive activists, organizers, and young elected officials
Apply for the Front Line Leaders Academy or nominate another progressive leader today! Applications are due no later than October 31, 2011. Contact Joy Lawson at [email protected] or by phone at 202.467.2315 if you have any questions about the fellowship.
Please share this information with your networks and don’t hesitate to let us know if you have questions about either fellowship. For more information about our work please visit www.youngpeoplefor.org.