Young People For is a program that identifies, engages, and empowers the newest generation of progressive leaders to create lasting change in their communities.
We are so excited to welcome the 2013-2014 Fellowship Class, hailing from 33 states and 120 instutions!!!
Young People For (YP4) is a strategic long-term leadership development program that identifies, engages and empowers the newest generation of progressive leaders to create lasting change in their communities.
We are accepting nominations to identify and support the newest generation of progressive leaders for the following year's Fellowship Class!
You can meet our 2013-2014 Fellowship Class here.
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Whats Next?
All Fellows will be attending one of four Regional Trainings this summer. Those Regional Trainings include the: Northeast Regional Training (New York City, NY), Midwest Regional Training (Chicago, IL), West Regional Training (Los Angeles, CA), and South Regional Training (New Orleans, LA).
Regional trainings involve core training on key areas of study related to the progressive movement, including the history of the progressive movement, analyzing power dynamics, and identifying root causes, among other topics and issues related to the progressive movement. In addition, the Fellows will be trained on various approaches to social change and will use these approaches when designing their Blueprints for Social Justice during their Fellowship year. While each Regional Training core curriculum and structure is the same, YP4 adapts each Regional Training in accordance with some of the more critical issues within each region and city by bringing in local partners to train on those topics and by inviting area alumni to engage with Fellows throughout the weekends.
YP4 is very excited about this year’s Regional Trainings and looks forward to working with each and every one of its incoming Fellows. For information regarding the entire Fellowship program, take a look at our program model.
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We're building a movement...
The Youth Leadership Programs of People for the American Way Foundation (PFAWF) continue our commitment to life-long leadership development by guaranteeing that the relationships and work completed during the YP4 Fellowship and through the Young Elected Officials Network are sustained and supported over the long-term. Learn more about our advanced leadership opportunities.
The Front Line Leaders Academy (FLLA) is a premier campaign leadership development program offered every year by the Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network and Young People For (YP4) to 20 talented young people from across the country. FLLA provides prospective candidates and campaign leaders the ability to learn from successful political campaign professionals.
Applications for the 2013 FLLA Program are now closed. If you are interested in the program or know someone who might be, please nominate a progressive leader today! Check back in the fall for more information, and to apply for our 2014 program.
Alumni Giving
Giving back to YP4 shows that you appreciate the experience you received as a YP4 Fellow and that you want to ensure others have the same opportunity. Please consider making a generous donation today.