by Kari Dunn Saratovsky on Tue, 02/09/2010 - 00:21
With the economy still in uncharted territory and families struggling to make ends meet, we have watched as individuals and organizations alike have been forced to do more with less. At the same time, we are witnessing what many believe to be the beginning of a new era of problem solving and social entrepreneurship – as Millennials demonstrate that it’s not just one sector that will help solve some of our most challenging social problems, but rather a look at blending sectors and structures to create meaningful impact.
The Case Foundation kicked off a new blog series last week focused on helping individuals find nonprofit jobs, and over here on Social Citizens we thought we’d build on that series and bring attention to some of the opportunities being offered to the Millennial Generation for fellowship programs here at home and abroad.
Recognizing that the nonprofit sector needs to attract talent to address long term challenges, ProInspire was founded last year to do just that. Inspire Fellows are outstanding business professionals with two or more years of experience who want to use their skills for social impact. This highly competitive one-year program offers top business professionals targeted positions with leading nonprofits, as well as professional development opportunities, and a network to support their individual career growth.
Previous Inspire Fellows finalists came from American Express, Bain, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and other leading companies and were placed in positions at nonprofits from ACCION International, and City First Enterprises, to Living Cities, and Year Up. All positions are currently based in the Washington D.C. area. Applications for Pro Inspire are open through March 8.
Turning to the global side of things, and we all know that Millennials are more globally aware, connected and concerned than any generation before them – enter, Global Health Corps. Also founded last year, the aim of Global Health Corps is to strengthen the movement for global health equity by connecting outstanding young leaders with organizations working on the front lines in the fight for global health.
GHC recognizes the delivery of effective health care requires more than doctors and nurses. Yet, opportunities are scarce for individuals with backgrounds in management and supply systems, computer programming, engineering, or other professional skills to embark on a career serving public health. Without these opportunities, too many skilled young professionals are left out and unable to offer innovative approaches to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Global Health Corps applications are open now until March 10 for US Citizens, and until April 10 for non-US Citizens.
Fellowship programs like Global Health Corps and Pro Inspire, remind us that everyone has valuable skills they can bring to the table. We also know that the entrepreneurial leaders who find themselves giving a year in service to others will return better positioned as leaders and innovators within their companies and communities.
Know of other Millennial focused fellowship programs that should be on our radar? Please include a link in comments below.
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