Thursday, August 11, 2011

Please Circulate Widely

DiverseCity Fellows – Call for Applications

• Eager to become a better city-building leader?
• Excited to collaborate with leaders across different sectors?
• Committed to making positive change and tackling tough issues in our region?

If you answered yes to these questions and live in the Greater Toronto Area, apply to be a 2012 DiverseCity Fellow. Deadline for applications: 5:00pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011DiverseCity Fellows is an engaging one year leadership development program for rising city-builders who are deeply committed to enhancing their leadership abilities and working collaboratively with partners across different sectors to address tough issues facing the Toronto region. Each year, DiverseCity Fellows brings together twenty-five emerging leaders to broaden their civic networks, deepen their awareness of issues facing the region and strengthen their capacity to lead change. The Fellows program is a unique opportunity for feedback-rich, action-oriented learning. Fellows hear from influencers across the region, participate in interactive sessions, get matched with mentors, and work with a multi-sectoral team to develop and implement city-building projects. APPLY NOW TO BE A 2012 DIVERSECITY FELLOW

The Fellows program is part-time and begins in January 2012. Sessions take place on weekdays, evenings and weekends.

We encourage individuals of all ages and backgrounds working in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to apply.

For more information, visit our website at diversecitytoronto.ca/fellows