Civic Action DiverseCity Fellows Program 2027-2028 – YOA

Deadline: September 7, 2026

Applications are open for the Civic Action DiverseCity Fellows Program 2027-2028. The CivicAction’s DiverseCity Fellows program, powered by Purpose Unlimited, is a revered 12 months-lengthy expertise for leaders from numerous communities and backgrounds throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) who’ve demonstrated expertise in civic changemaking and want to amplify their management abilities, develop their community, discover social points, and grow to be additional emboldened to drive constructive change of their communities. 

Over the course of this system 12 months, chosen candidates, or Fellows, will construct customized management improvement plans, obtain teaching and mentorship, and take part in abilities-constructing periods to construct key management competencies, strengthen cross-sectoral connections, and drive tangible change. 

Upon program completion, Fellows will be a part of a strong community comprised of a whole bunch of DiverseCity alumni, mentors, and metropolis-builders throughout the area.

Benefits

In this program you’ll:

• Join a rising motion of over 300 DiverseCity Fellows Alumni.
• Build confidence and readability in your management.
• Increase your consciousness and understanding of metropolis-constructing points and neighborhood influence.
• Get entry to 1-on-one skilled teaching help.
• Be mentored by numerous established leaders to develop significant relationships throughout sectors.
• Upon graduating, you’ll be a part of a rising community with entry to unique occasions and alternatives.

Eligibility

• Open to civic-minded leaders usually of their mid-profession who’re dedicated to creating the area a extra inclusive and higher place to stay and work.
• Individuals with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated historical past of management of their communities or sector (skilled and/or volunteer).
• Creative downside-solvers who’re collaborative, empathetic, inclusive, and outcomes-oriented.  

Note that as a result of in-particular person parts of this program, the Fellowship is just out there to people residing and/or working within the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area  

Application

Applications are submitted on-line and require the next further documentation:

• Two-page resume/CV
• One Recommendation Form accomplished by your present or earlier employer*
  • *If you’re self-employed or unemployed, each Recommendation Forms could be accomplished by a private reference.
• One Recommendation Form accomplished by your private reference

Click here to apply

For extra info, go to DiverseCity Fellows Program.