YW Young Leaders Fellowship

The YW YL Fellowship is a cohort-based, project-driven leadership and workforce development program designed to equip participants with practical career skills, leadership experience, and pathways into meaningful employment while supporting the organization’s community programs.

This fellowship requires 8-10 hours per week.

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Fellowship Objectives

  • Address critical issues like gender equity, racial justice, reproductive justice, and women’s health.

  • Help marginalized communities share their stories and ensure their voices are heard where it matters most.

  • Build transferable, real-world skills through hands-on experience.

  • Create clear pipelines to employment, leadership roles, and continued community engagement.

Participants split their time across three core development areas, ensuring well-rounded growth:

  • (Hands-On Experience) ~ 5-8 Hours/Week

    Work directly with Staff to support and lead YWCA initiatives. Gain practical experience in:

    • Project planning and execution

    • Community outreach and engagement

    • Event setup and on-site support

    • Data collection and administrative coordination

    • Cross-team collaboration

  • (Career Readiness) 1-2 Hours/Week

    Participate in structured opportunities that build essential workplace skills and expand professional networks:

    • Attend a Career Coaching workshop (resume building, cover letters, interviewing, and soft skills)

    • Participate in a Brown Bag Lunch with local professionals across diverse industries

    • Attend a Coffee Chat with YWCA staff for mentorship and guidance

    • Attend a Field Trip to a local community center

    • Leverage mentorship guidance to build a structured action plan, track milestones, and achieve a targeted skill-based goal by the end of each season

    • Additional opportunities may be arranged with the Fellowship Coordinator

  • (Leadership in Action) ~ 4 Hours/Month

    Serve as a YWCA ambassador by representing the organization in the community:

    • Participate in tabling events and outreach efforts

    • Engage community members and share YWCA resources

    • Support communication efforts, including email outreach and follow-up

By enrolling in this fellowship, participants actively rotate through all three areas, gaining a comprehensive experience that strengthens leadership skills, builds workforce readiness, and deepens community impact.

Additional Benefits

Participants who complete the fellowship will also receive a $XXX stipend per season (December and May).

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