BECOME A CHICAGO SURGE FELLOW
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2020 SURGE FELLOWSHIP ARE NOW CLOSED
CHICAGO 2020 RECRUITMENT SEASON KEY DATES
Latinx Mixer
May 2, 2019
Fellowship Applications Open
May 13, 2019
Recruitment Webinar 1
May 15, 2019
Men & Male Identified Persons of Color Mixer
May 23, 2019
#JoinTheSurge Partnership Breakfast
May 30, 2019
Recruitment Webinar 2
June 6, 2019
#LeadTheSurge
June 13, 2019
Application In-Person Office Hours
June 19, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:30PM
Location: Surge Institute Office
Application Virtual Office Hours
June 26, 2019
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Applications Close
July 1, 2019
Selection Days
August 7 & 8, 2019
2020 Cohort Announcement
September 5, 2019
CHICAGO SURGE 2020 FELLOWSHIP SESSION DATES
Welcome Mixer:
September 20, 2019
Supervisor Breakfast:
October 3, 2019
Opening Retreat & Session 1:
October 17-19, 2019
Session 2:
November 15, 2019
Session 3:
December 20, 2019
Session 4:
January 17, 2020
Session 5:
February 21, 2020
Session 6:
March 20, 2020
Session 7:
April 17, 2020
Session 8:
May 15, 2020
Session 9:
June 19, 2020
Session 10:
July 17, 2020
Closing Retreat & Graduation:
August 20-22, 2020
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
Chicago Surge Fellows are…
CONNECTED. African-American or Latinx 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 of 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
- Chicago-based African-American or Latinx 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 year-long 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 memorandum of understanding
- Interview with three selection committee members
- Ability to attend all sessions and participate for the duration of the program
If you have specific questions, contact Surge at chicago@surgeinstitute.org.