2014 YPC Academy

The 2014 Young Professionals Council Academy application process is now open! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to become a member of the Academy that will launch the next generation of LGBT and allied leaders! The mission of YPC is to develop and empower young LGBT professionals and their allies through the Academy. The YPC Academy consists of six Saturday courses over a 3-month period in the spring. Each course will be a full day of training and discussion and will focus on an area of leadership development. The YPC Academy will help to expand the ranks of young LGBT leaders that are ready to further equality for our community through board service for a variety of agencies, not-for-profit organizations and government commissions. Post-Academy, The Center will work with the graduates to assist them in obtaining placements. YPC Academy 2014 Details: Schedule: March 1, March 29, April 12, April 26, May 3, May 31 All sessions will be held at The Center and will take place on Saturdays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. Application Process: In order to join the YPC Academy, you must be a YPC member in good standing, which means that you participate in the “I Belong” program and attend YPC functions regularly. If you are interested in the Academy and are not yet a YPC member, please continue the application process and ensure you are a member by the beginning of the Academy. Please submit the following materials to Abraham De La Cruz (delacruz.abraham@gmail.com) and Vanessa Cosio (vanessa.cosio@gmail.com) via email: • A one-page resume • A 250 – 450-word short essay on Why you would like to participate in the YPC Academy The YPC Academy Selections Committee will announce the new class on Monday, February 24, so hurry and get your application submitted! The deadline to submit your materials is Friday, February 7, 2014 by 5:00 pm.