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The YP4 National Summit was amazing
Relive the magic (or experience it for the first time) with this video montage, which was created for the final morning of the Summit. You can also read blog posts from the Summit.
Plenary recordings and official Summit videos are coming soon to our YouTube channel.
Share your Summit pictures!
If you’ve uploaded Summit-related photos to Flickr, tag ’em YP4 or Summit2008 so everyone can find them.
If you’ve posted albums on Facebook, we invite you to share them on our wall here and here.
Fellows! Are you ready to move forward with your Blueprint? Need help getting started?
The fellowship team at YP4 is in the process of reaching out to all 2008 fellows. We’ll be in touch with you over the next two weeks, but if you need support now give us a call toll-free at 866.391.4884 or send us an e-mail for immediate assistance.
If your campus is in Texas, Vermont, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Colorado or the District of Columbia, contact Calvin Williams.
If your campus is in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, South Dakota, Oklahoma or Michigan, contact Sophia Kizilbash.
If your campus is in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts or Illinois, contact Rachel Burrows.
Second Leadership Academy retreat
The 16 Leadership Academy fellows just had their second retreat in Washington, D.C. They now begin their second five-month placements with progressive organizations in New York, Denver, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
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Internship program launches
If you’ve successfully completed the first year of the YP4 fellowship program, you’re invited to apply for our dynamic four-month summer professional development program, designed to help fellows obtain dream internships and maximize their on-the-job impact.
The internship program focuses on building knowledge and professional skills for fellows pursuing careers in the progressive movement. Careers in the movement range from working at nonprofit organizations to starting a socially responsible business to influencing ideas and thoughts through journalism. Designed especially for leaders still in school or just starting out their careers, the program allows participants to balance their academic and personal interests with the unique opportunities offered through the program.
[ Learn more ]
Clinton Global Initiative’s first-ever university forum
This March, hundreds of students will gather in New Orleans for the Clinton Global Initiative's first-ever university forum — CGI U — hosted by former President Bill Clinton.
CGI U is about working together to change the world. If you are passionate about taking real, concrete steps to solve pressing issues like climate change, human rights, and poverty, CGI U will connect you with hundreds of other students, experts, and activists to turn your passion into a Commitment to Action.
Apply now to join former President Clinton at Tulane University in New Orleans from March 14–16. Attending CGI U is free, and travel assistance is available. Apply for financial assistance by Feb. 4. The deadline to apply for CGI U is Feb. 18.
IMPACT Conference
The IMPACT Conference, taking place March 7–9 at Northeastern University in Boston, is the largest convening in the country of campus community members involved in service, activism, politics, advocacy, and other socially responsible work across philosophical and ideological lines. This event builds on the legacy set forth by the COOL Conference and the Idealist Campus Conference, spanning an incredible 23-year history.
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SYRF Regional Training Institute
The Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom (SYRF) Regional Training Institute is an activist and organizing training program taking place in Chicago on March 3 and 4. The Chicago training will be the last stop in a four-part training series which has received rave reviews from participants. The Institute prepares participants to galvanize community support for reproductive justice in a faithful context. Registration is free to accepted applicants. Apply by Feb. 18.
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YP4 FAMILY IN THE NEWS
This month, WireTap, a PFAWF Youth Ambassador candidate, a new fellow, a senior fellow, a Leadership Academy fellow and a comedian share their perspectives on the Summit.
[ Read the news coverage ]
OPPORTUNITIES
Immigration video contest: Win $1,000
What would it mean to value everyone equally, no matter where they come from and how they got to this country? How would you tell America that immigration is about community values?
The Movement Vision Lab is looking for videos to help tell the story of community values and immigration… for a $1,000 prize! Your video can be fictional or documentary, live action or animation, any form you want it to take. Entries must be submitted to them by Feb. 29.
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AFL-CIO fellowship opportunity
The AFL-CIO is hiring a media outreach fellow.
PolitiCorps Summer
PolitiCorps Summer, a program of the Oregon Bus Project, is a 10-week boot camp consisting of hands-on general campaign skills training, innovative public policy intensives, and real-world applications of leadership skills and campaign savvy. Fellows receive a $1,000 stipend plus housing in Portland throughout the program. The regular admission deadline is March 3; the rolling admission deadline is June 6.
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Bobby Proffer, a 2007 Eastern Michigan University (EMU) fellow now working at EMU’s LGBT center, talks about refusing to take “no” for an answer, laying the framework for others to do social justice work, and the importance of dreaming big.
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Blog the vote! Super Tuesday
You’re voting tomorrow, riiiight? (If your primary hasn’t already happened, of course.) Here’s a chance to engage in some citizen journalism.
Post to the YP4 Blog about get-out-the-vote efforts on your campus, how the vote is playing out where you are, what you saw when you went to the polls, whether you were able to vote... you get the idea.
If you run into problems when trying to vote, call People For the American Way Foundation’s toll-free Election Protection line: 866.OUR.VOTE.
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Job opportunities
Fenton Communications, a leading public interest communications firm, is hiring a receptionist/administrative assistant in Washington, D.C. and an account coordinator in San Francisco. Fenton also offers a fellowship.
The Harlem Children’s Zone is hiring a community organizer. Applications due March 9.
The American Legacy Foundation, which works to prevent youth from using tobacco, is hiring a youth activism coordinator. Position open until filled.
Choice USA is hiring an operations manager/executive assistant.
Vera Institute of Justice, Inc., is hiring a project coordinator. Applications due March 9.
Building Excellent Schools is hiring an associate director for their fellowship and national recruiters for the West and South/Midwest regions. Applications due Feb. 12.
Freedom to Marry, the gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide, is hiring a Voices of Equality program manager and a media relations coordinator.
The Alaska Wilderness League is hiring an Alaska Coalition coordinator. Applications due Feb. 29.
Sierra Club HQ is hiring an Inner-City Outings field organizer. Applications due March 10.
The San Francisco Homeless Services Coalition is hiring a campaign director. Applications due March 15.
The NY Hotel and Motel Trades Council (AFL-CIO) is hiring an assistant director of organizing, lead organizer, Hotel Employees Action Team (HEAT) assistant, and video communications supervisor.
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is hiring organizers with various levels of experience. Applications due Feb. 29.
SEIU 1199 is hiring a grant project liaison and a communications specialist.
Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life is hiring an engagement associate for Oberlin College. Applications due March 11.
Planned Parenthood of Portland, Ore., is hiring a community education and outreach coordinator. Applications due Feb. 10.
The United States Student Association is hiring field organizers. Applications due Feb. 13.
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YP4 Staff Updates
YP4 welcomes Sophia Kizilbash, our new Fellowship Associate!
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