The Journey, under the care of AYS Inc., is home to a variety of programs that seek to support the renewal and professionalization of current and prospective youth workers in Indiana and around the country. The Journey offers fellowships for those who have a passion for serving young people — both practicing professionals and students who are considering making youth work part of their career. The Journey is currently looking for nominees for three separate fellowships:
- The Executive Journey Fellowship is for experienced Youth Workers of influence. Fellows attend four all-expense-paid retreats throughout the year focused on personal and professional leadership and renewal, benefit from executive coaching, have the opportunity to connect with national leaders in the youth development field, receive individual stipends to fund their own professional development and engage with colleagues to transform their own organizations and communities.
- The Journey Fellowship for New Professionals in Youth Work serves full-time youth workers in their first 1-3 years in the field. The year-long fellowship program includes four all-expense paid professional development retreats, individual skill development including core youth work competencies, scholarships for fellows to pursue individual learning goals, support and encouragement of a career mentor, and the opportunity to build connections with the larger field and its leaders.
- The Journey Fellowship for Students serves those studying at an Indiana college or university and interested in a possible career in youth work. Through a grant from the Lilly Endowment, students learn about career options in youth development and explore the field through a paid internship at an Indiana youth-serving organization; attend retreats and programs focused on personal exploration and development; and network with professionals in the field of youth work and make job connections.
For more information on nominating someone for a fellowship, click here. Once nominations are received, those who are invited to apply will get an email with information about the online application form. The deadline for their applications is November 18, 2013, so don’t delay!
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