Aged 19-25 and passionate about changing your community for the better? Apply to be part of the next UpRising generation
Developed by the Young Foundation, UpRising's mission is to open pathways to leadership for talented young adults from diverse backgrounds and to equip them with the skills, knowledge, networks, confidence and power to transform their communities and Britain for the better.
The part-time programme runs over the course of one year for young adults aged 19-25 who live, work or study in the London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Newham or Tower Hamlets. The UpRising Leadership Programme includes the following elements:
DEADLINE: June 4th 2010
E: uprising@youngfoundation.org
T: 020 8709 9029
The part-time programme runs over the course of one year for young adults aged 19-25 who live, work or study in the London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Newham or Tower Hamlets. The UpRising Leadership Programme includes the following elements:
- Learning sessions - monthly evening training sessions with inspiring guest speakers
- Community campaigns - the opportunity to set up a campaign on an issue which participants are passionate about
- Learning visits - behind-the-scenes visits to major UK organisations to experience how they work
- Leadership retreat - a two-day residential retreat at a world-class leadership centre
- Networking - invitations to major events where participants will have the opportunity to connect with leaders in politics, business, government, voluntary sector organisations and the media
- Mentoring - the chance to be matched with a mentor early in the programme, who will provide one-to-one advice and support throughout the UpRising year.
- Alumni network - the opportunity to keep in touch with fellow graduates, connect to new leadership opportunities and give back to support the programme.
DEADLINE: June 4th 2010
E: uprising@youngfoundation.org
T: 020 8709 9029
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