The Summer Associates Program

Overview

The Academy Associates program is an intensive 10-week training program for young leaders that have completed, at minimum, their undergraduate degrees by the start of the program. Associates manage research and advocacy projects with the direction of a Greenlining staff member or program team. Their findings and projects are presented in both a written and oral report at a symposium hosted by the Greenlining Institute at the end of the program. Ultimately the goal of the program is to expose Associates to key community leaders, new issues, and new methods of advocacy as part of their training in becoming the next generation of social justice leaders.

Training

Leadership development is a critical component of the program. Each summer, Associates:

Participate in leadership skills workshops
Attend power lunches with key stakeholders
Conduct site visits to community, government, and corporate entities

Projects

The projects undertaken by Associates reflect the ongoing work of the organization in improving equity and access for all of California 's communities.

Click here to view some of the past projects Associates have worked on.

Compensation

For their work Associates receive:

• $1,600 per month
• Commuting stipend up to $150 per month

Application & Deadline

Applications for the Associates program must be postmarked by February 15, 2008.

You can download a copy of the application here .

For additional questions about the Associates program, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions . You may also contact the Academy via email: mailto:academy@greenlining.org