Application: Judith C. Jones Fellowship for Trainers of Color

Submitted by zein on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 20:13

Before completing this application, please carefully read the Judith C. Jones Fellowship requirements and eligibility guidelines.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JANUARY 10, 2019

We're excited to read your application and are here to support you during the process! We recommend you check out the application below, reflect on the questions, and make a plan for how you want to complete it. Applications can't be saved in the middle; they must be completed in one sitting. Submitting well before the deadline is always a great idea in case of technical difficulties. We also recommend writing short answer responses outside this form where you can save your work, then pasting them in when you are ready to submit.

If you have any questions about this application, contact Zein at zein@trainingforchange.org.

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Personal Pronouns (i.e. she/her, they/them, he/him) *

Email *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

Street Address Line 2

Country *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Birth Date *

Month

Day

Year

Eligibility Questions

Which of the following Training for Change workshops have you attended? Mark all that apply. NOTE: Prior attendance to one of these workshops is required for eligibility. *

Training for Social Action Trainers

Training for Social Action Trainers for People of Color

Advanced Training of Trainers

Organizing Skills Institute (2009-2016)

Other TFC Workshop

If accepted, can you attend the first Fellowship Retreat, April 14-16, 2019? NOTE: retreat attendance is required. *

Yes

Most likely, but I'm not 100%

Background Information

Please tell us about how you identify in terms of race and ethnicity? *

Please tell us about your gender identity. Use whatever terms feel authentic to you. *

Please tell us about your sexual orientation. Use whatever terms feel authentic to you. *

Please tell us about your class background. Share what you feel is important to your class identity. *

Other aspects of who you are that you want to mention? You can share accessibility requests and/or other communities you identify with and how they're impacted or privileged by social conditions. *

Organization or Group

This section is optional, but highly recommended if you're affiliated with an organization or group.

Which organization or group do you primarily work with? Please choose ONE.

Organization or Group Website (if applicable)

What best describes your organization/group? Choose all that apply.

What does your organizaton/group focus on? Please choose 1-3 that most apply.

What best describes the racial/ethnic background of your organization's/group's constituency?

What best describes the class background of your organization's/group's constituency?

Application Questions

We have some short answer questions below. You have the choice to submit your response in writing through this form or by audio recording. Written submissions are limited to 500 words per question. Audio submissions are limited to 2 minutes per question. If you choose to submit audio responses, you will record them on your own and send separately.

How would you like to complete the application? *

Written answer, using this form

Submit audio recording of my answers

Great! Answer the following questions below. We recommend writing your answers outside this form, then pasting them in, to avoid losing your work. Answers longer than 500 words each will not be accepted

Great! You can skip to the bottom of this form and click "submit." We'll send an email with instructions for submitting audio responses and a copy of the questions.

Describe your background in training and facilitation and what social change contexts you've worked in. We're interested in work related to grassroots organizing, community building, direct action, and leadership developemnt for movement building. *

Describe the current movement-building and social change projects/organizations you're involved in (outside academic institutions). Please share the project/organization's goals, impact, and how it makes change for social justice. *

What 3-5 goals do you have for yourself as a trainer in the next 1-3 years? What informal and formalized support do you currently have access to? (A primary part of the fellowship is one-on-one coaching with one of our Trainers around your goals) *

Give an example of how you might use a one-hour coaching session to support your goals and growth as a trainer. I.e. a theme to focus on, specific feedback you'd request, or what questions might you want to cover? How will you apply what you learn? *

What is your anticipated work (paid or unpaid) as a trainer or facilitator during 2019? It doesn't have to be fully confirmed but we'd a sense where you'll practice training/facilitation and apply what you learn through the Fellowship. *

Can you commit to a full year in the fellowship and the expected time and communication requirements? Do you foresee anything that could minimize your ability to fully participate? *

Any questions for us?

Migrant Justice & Immigration
Economic Justice
Labor & Worker Rights
Eco & Climate Justice
Racial Justice
Black Liberation
LGBTQI Liberation
Youth Work
Feminism & Gender Justice
Anti-Militarism/Anti-War
Electoral Organizing
Anti-Gentrification & Community Development
Organizational Equity & Inclusion
New Economy/Solidarity Economy
Education Justice
Faith-based Organizing
Food Justice/Agriculture
Ability/Disability Justice
Peace & Conflict
Healthcare/Public Health