2023 Summer Amplified Fellowship - Application

Welcome, aspiring candidates, to an exciting summer fellowship opportunity tailored to empower and engage youth in a friendly and supportive environment! We invite you to apply and be a part of this transformative experience where you can hone your skills, explore new horizons, and make a lasting impact. At our fellowship, we value diversity and inclusivity, and we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from all backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals with disabilities to apply, as we are committed to creating an accessible and accommodating program for everyone.

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to join a vibrant community of like-minded young individuals, dedicated mentors, and inspiring leaders. Seize the opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to meaningful projects that shape a better future.

Apply today and embark on a memorable journey of personal and professional development!

Our Amplified Fellowship hires youth to do work for themselves throughout the summer. This is a 30-35 hour per week commitment.

** Must be 24 years old or younger.

Youth take their pre-existing social innovation ideas and develop social enterprises for long-term success.

The idea is that the youth are able to gain tangible skills but also take their great ideas and sustainably transition them from a purely social innovation framework to a more sustainable social enterprise framework.

Business Development Training
Youth will receive business development training workshops such as design thinking, human-centered design, business modeling, networking for impact partnerships and storytelling for social entrepreneurs.

Mentorship
Youth will have access to an entrepreneur in residence as well as dedicated time to put the work and skills they’ve learned into action.

Networking Opportunities
Through a variety of Youth Ottawa events, youth will be able to network and put into practice the variety of skills they are learning through the business development training and mentorship to gain experience for their own social enterprises.

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* 1. Contact Info

Name

Company / Project Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Please describe your project or company idea and provide specific ways in which it stands out as unique and innovative. What sets your idea apart from existing solutions or approaches in the field? How do you envision making a significant impact or disruption in your chosen industry or domain?

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* 3. How does your proposed project, idea, or company plan to make a significant impact or address a pressing social problem? Please elaborate on the specific strategies, methodologies, or initiatives that you intend to implement in order to drive positive change and contribute to solving the identified issue. Additionally, how do you envision measuring the effectiveness and success of your efforts in achieving meaningful social impact?

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* 4. In what ways does your project idea or business align with the values and mission of our organization, which is providing this fellowship opportunity? Please elaborate on the shared values, principles, or goals that you believe make your idea a good fit for our organization's mission. How do you envision leveraging the resources and support offered through this fellowship to further advance the shared values and objectives?

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* 5. Are you also interested in taking on a role as a classroom facilitator with Youth Ottawa? If so, please explain how your project idea or business aligns with the mission and goals of Youth Ottawa's educational initiatives. Additionally, outline how your experience, skills, or unique perspective would contribute to engaging and inspiring young learners through your involvement as a classroom facilitator.

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* 6. If your project, idea, or company is chosen and you are provided the opportunity to develop it further, what potential social impact do you envision it having? Please describe the specific positive outcomes, changes, or improvements that you anticipate as a result of implementing your idea. How do you plan to measure and assess the social impact generated by your project, and what steps will you take to ensure its sustainability and scalability in the long term?

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* 7. Are you able to commit a minimum of 30 hours per week to working on your project, attending mandatory workshops, and completing all associated assignments? This fellowship opportunity requires a significant time commitment to ensure the successful development and implementation of projects. Please outline your availability and any potential constraints that may affect your ability to meet these requirements.

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* 8. Please provide a link to your website or any relevant online platform where we can learn more about your project idea, business, or past work. This will allow us to explore your portfolio, understand your previous accomplishments, and gain a better understanding of your proposed initiative.