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PROGRAM OVERVIEW  //

The Futures Fellowship is a 15-month program comprised of exceptional and committed young leaders looking for an opportunity to make their mark.

This cohort will consist of approximately 30 young adults (ages 22-26) who have demonstrated leadership in another capacity in the past 3-5 years.

This program is an opportunity to advance your professional and personal goals through Jewish leadership.

Through a series of webinars, one-on-one mentorship, collaborative sessions, and practical, hands-on volunteer experiences, program participants will gain invaluable and meaningful experience.

  • GOALS //

    • // Obtain professional and personal skills through sessions with industry experts
    • // Engage in a network of like-minded peers through a cohort experience
    • // Build a continuity of Jewish experiences through leadership development and personal growth
    • // Create and execute meaningful and impactful volunteer-oriented initiatives for the greater community
    • // Explore UJA’s role in community and with Israel engagement through sessions with professionals and UJA leaders

  • PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY //

    • // Applicants should be 22-26 years old (post-university)
    • // Availability to commit to the entire program
    • // Looking for the next step in your Jewish leadership journey
    • // Determination to drive change
    • // Willingness to volunteer for the community

  • WHY JOIN THE FUTURES FELLOWSHIP? //

    • // Access to valuable professional development, as well as training in a variety of transferable skills
    • // Matched with a mentor in your field of interest
    • // Participation in a cohort experience of fellow Jewish leaders
    • // Ability to make a tangible impact on the Jewish community
    • // Experiment with creative and innovative engagement opportunities
    • // Personal growth on your Jewish journey
    • // A deeper understanding of the Toronto Jewish community
    • // Opportunity for an immersive travel experience once the program concludes

  • UPON COMPLETING THE PROGRAM, YOU WILL GRADUATE WITH THE FOLLOWING //

    • // Career-building skills to advance your professional goals
    • // Transferable leadership experience
    • // A strong network of peers who represent the next generation of Jewish Toronto leadership and are passionate about making a difference in the community
    • // A deeper understanding of key social issues affecting the Jewish community
    • // A set of tools and skills with which you can create innovative solutions and enrich the community
    • // Letter of reference from UJA

  • THE COMMITMENT* //

    *Until further notice, this will be an online experience due to COVID-19. This is subject to change based on Public Health guidelines.

    • // 15-month term (June 2021-September 2022)
    • // Six half-day deep-dives
    • // Monthly 1.5-hour sessions for the duration of the term
    • // Monthly one-on-one mentor meetings
    • // Social gatherings as decided by the cohort
    • // 1 leadership Shabbaton (Friday-Sunday) TBC
    • // 1 immersive travel experience (5 -10 days) TBC

For more information, email Esther at eoziel@ujafed.org


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