YouthBridge-Brooklyn

What’s YouthBridge-Brooklyn About?

Brooklyn is home to over 70 diverse communities that face challenges such as food insecurity, discrimination, and unemployment. With 29.9% of Brooklyn’s population under the age of 25, JCRC-NY is committed to investing in teen leadership. 

The YouthBridge-Brooklyn Fellowship, a subsidiary of YouthBridge-NY, began in 2024. The Fellowship engages 10th and 11th graders from diverse backgrounds to learn leadership skills so they can make a bigger difference in their communities. 

Over the course of nine months, teens participate in skill-building workshops, such as: 

  • Civic engagement - how to understand and influence important issues impacting your community 

  • Advocacy - how to advocate for yourself, family, friends, and your community

  • Cultural awareness - how to gain a deeper understanding of your own and others’ cultures

  • Collaboration - how to work successfully on community projects

  • Goal setting - how to develop your leadership goals

Fellows participate in monthly skill-building workshops and team-based learning opportunities. The sessions are held twice per month from 5:30pm-7:00pm at locations in Central Brooklyn. 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

The deadline to apply is May 30th!

Eligibility:

  • Must currently be in 9th or 10th grade

  • Must be able to travel to two meetings (weekday evenings) per month in Central Brooklyn

  • Must be willing to learn about new perspectives and share yours

Application Process:

Step 1: Fill out the application below. Please note that the form cannot be saved until complete, so you will lose your progress if you leave the page. Click here to preview the short response questions.
Step 2: Send this form to your adult reference. The letter of recommendation must be filled out by a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, or youth professional.

Note: Upon receiving your application, you will be asked to complete a group interview with other teen applicants. This helps us get to know you better!

If you have any questions, please contact us. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Our application review process is rolling: applications are considered in the order in which they are received.