BECOME AN OAKLAND SURGE FELLOW
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2019 Surge Fellowship. Thank you to all who applied.
Applications for the 2020 Surge Fellowship will open in May of 2019!
2019 RECRUITMENT SEASON KEY DATES
Selection Interviews: July 18-19, 2018
OAKLAND SURGE FELLOWSHIP SESSION DATES
These are the dates for all sessions during the 2019 Fellowship.
Opening Retreat: September 13-15, 2018
Session 2: October 12, 2018
Session 3: November 9, 2018
Session 4: December 14, 2018
Session 5: January 11, 2019
Session 6: February 8, 2019
Session 7: March 8, 2019
Session 8: April 12, 2019
Session 9: May 10, 2019
Session 10: June 14, 2019
Graduation Retreat: July 11-13, 2019
As a fellow you will leave the program having developed an understanding of competency in organizational management, relationship management, strategic planning and problem solving, navigating complex environments, and expertise in the history and structure of public education. Each fellow will have demonstrated an ability to achieve and lead better, learning how to have a tremendous impact on the broad landscape of leadership and education.
Surge Innovates Through…
IDENTIFICATION. Identifying promising leaders already active within the education sector—instead of focusing on attracting talent from other fields—thus ensuring impressive ROI
TRAINING. Adapting leadership development best practices—full-spectrum support of a carefully selected cohort—to nurture bold leaders committed to building social and racial justice
CHAMPIONING. Providing executive skills training and critical coaching support to high-potential leaders who rarely have access to accelerated learning opportunities
Oakland Surge Fellows are…
CONNECTED. African-American, Latinx or Asian/Pacific Islander emerging leaders working in systems of schools, public policy, education philanthropy and advocacy organizations
ELITE. Proven high-potential trailblazers with track records of professional success
EXPERIENCED. Minimum if six years of relevant working experience and at least a bachelor’s degree.
PASSIONATE. Serving high-need communities, preferably with connections to these communities.
CANDIDATE CRITERIA
- Oakland-based African-American, Latinx or Asian/Pacific Islander leader between the ages of 28 to 40
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
- Minimum of six years of work experience
- Employed in education or youth-serving role (district, charter, public policy, philanthropy or advocacy/non profit) at the initiation of and for the duration of the fellowship
- Passion for positively impacting the lives of young people and their communities
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Sponsoring organizations are expected to pay a tuition of $5,000 per fellow for the program. Limited scholarships are available for accepted candidates with financial needs.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Two letters of recommendation; one must be from current organization
- Résumé
- Completed responses to essay questions
- Completed memorandum of understanding
- Ability to attend all sessions and participate for the duration of the program
If you have specific questions, contact Surge at oakland@surgeinstitute.org.