What is YouthBridge-NY?

 

Mission Statement: YouthBridge-NY is a nonprofit leadership development organization that convenes and trains young people to meet the challenges of an extremely diverse New York City.

 

Vision Statement: YouthBridge-NY is devoted to improving the atmosphere of respect and diversity in our city and the schools and community organizations in which our youth leaders live and learn. YouthBridge-NY youth leaders are proactively involved in the leadership and diversity landscape of our city and are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all.

How is the Fellowship organized?

 

Each spring, YouthBridge-NY recruits high school 10^th graders to participate in this two-year leadership training program, which begins the following Fall when they start 11^th grade

Year 1 - "Fellows" (11th grade)
Fellows take part in monthly skill-building workshops and specialized action committees focusing on appreciating diversity through photography, grant-making, or diversity in the workplace.

Year 2 - "Bridgers" (12th grade)
Bridgers apply the skills they learned in their first year by working in groups with a parent organization in order to develop a unique project targeting a social issue they care about. In addition, Bridgers take a leadership role in the Orientation Retreat and the Leaders to Leaders Youth Summit, as well as plan a Mid-year Retreat for Fellows.

Other Opportunities
Fellows and Bridgers participate in a kick-off summer retreat, special meetings with corporate and City leaders, build friendships with peers from all five-boroughs, and more!

Is that all?

Absolutely not! Fellow and Bridgers also participate in:
- Roundtable meetings and discussions with major decision makers in New York City
- Field trips and tour of local organizations, corporations, and museums
- Internship opportunities
- Hands-on experiences with local community-based agencies
- Community service projects

To apply to the Fellowship Program, please send your contact information to Karen at YouthBridgeNY@gmail.com to request materials. Please note, recruitment for Fall 2012 will begin around March/April 2012.