Lead For America X American Connection Project Fellowship 2021 Registration
Applications for the 2021 American Connection Corps are now open! Please register below to receive a link to your application. If you are not ready to apply yet, you can register below to receive timely application updates from our team. The first step for applying for the American Connection Corps fellowship is to fill out the registration form below. From there, we'll connect you to our online application and send you updates on our application process. The first round application includes a resume, and a writing sample, and one 250 word short response. -- THE FELLOWSHIP ACC Fellows will serve their home communities in locations nationwide through high-impact, high-urgency two-year placements focused on closing the digital divide and building the next generation of rural leaders. For more information on the American Connection Corps fellowship, visit: https://lead4america.org/american-connection-corps To schedule a call with a Lead For America representative please visit https://calendly.com/lfainfo/15-min PLACEMENT LOCATIONS When applying to the American Connection Corps fellowship, please select the state(s) in which you have connection to and are interested in serving in. (Note: After submitting their application, applicants will receive a full list of confirmed fellowship positions within the state(s) they selected. Each position will have a distinct project scope and will be hosted by a specific institution. Applicants will be able to select the positions they are interested in from the list.) ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES -Be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident. -If in college, be on track to earn an undergraduate degree by June 2021, and if graduated, have earned an undergraduate degree in 2010 or later (this may include an associate degree). -Be able to make a full-time commitment (the fellowship is a full-time job). NOTE: Please note that while we do not anticipate any disruptions or changes to the fellowship program for the 2021 cohort at this time, Lead For America may adjust particular training dates and formats based on public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. --- Lead for America is an equal opportunity employer. Lead for America will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any fellow or employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Lead For America is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact info@lead4america.org.