Hey Change-Makers! Are you 16-24 and ready to shake things up in your community?
Apply to the Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career Civic Influencer Fellowship Program and become a force for change in the North Denver Metro Region! If you’re passionate about education, community development, or policy reform, this is your chance to shine and make a real impact.
Who is the Rocky Mountain Partnership?
Our Mission: Unite the community to support children and young people up to age 35 in achieving critical milestones from cradle to career.
Our Vision: Every child and young person, regardless of their background or circumstance, is thriving and contributing to a vibrant economy.
Our strategic plan,
'The Resiliency Project', brings together community members and decision-makers from across the north Denver metro region. We aim to help 71,000 more children and young people up to age 35 reach cradle to career milestones by 2030, starting with 3,398 more in the 2024-2025 school year.
One strategy is to push for policies that break down barriers, helping kids and young people reach these milestones. A big part of this is supporting young leaders to advocate for change, drive policy initiatives, and shape the future of our region, ensuring their voices are heard and their experiences inform decisions.
What is the Civic Influencer Fellowship Program?
Are you ready to make a real impact? Our Civic Influencer Fellowship Program is your chance to step up and lead. Over the next 9 months, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of your community. This program is built for young people like you, ages 16-24, who have experienced the challenges we’re fighting to overcome. You’ll gain the skills to become a powerful civic leader and decision-maker, all while being part of an ambitious mission to break down policy barriers and help 71,000 of your peers reach key milestones on the path to success by 2030.
Why Apply?- Training, Mentorship, & Experiential Learning: Get top-notch training and guidance from experienced mentors. Build your leadership and professional skills in real-world settings.
- Stipend: All fellows will receive a stipend to support their participation.
- Amplifying Voices, Shaping Change: Collect and amplify diverse community voices. Play a crucial role in regional projects, policy changes, and community mobilization.
- Leadership Springboard: Launch into elected or appointed positions and keep making an impact.
- Certified Civic Influencer: Upon completion, you'll be a certified Civic Influencer with the freedom to engage as much or as little as you choose ongoing.
Who Should Apply?This fellowship is for young people aged 16 to 24 who live, study, or work in the RMP Region (Adams County, Arvada, Aurora, Bennett, Brighton, Broomfield, Commerce City / Reunion, Federal Heights, Henderson, Lochbuie, Northglenn, Strasburg, Thornton, Watkins, Westminster) especially those who have faced the challenges RMP aims to address.
For the 2024-2025 cohort, we particularly encourage applications from:
- Current students and alumni of Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Westminster Public Schools, as well as young people who live or work in the areas these school districts serve
- Young people who currently live or have previously lived in affordable or workforce housing in Adams County, as well as those passionate about expanding home ownership opportunities across the County
Why? These populations are at the heart of significant ballot measure campaigns aimed at raising public education funding and expanding housing across the County in the upcoming election cycle.
Apply Now!This isn't just a program—it's your launchpad into meaningful leadership roles that make a difference. Are you in? If so, fill out the application below.
Application are due September 30, 2024.
Questions?Hit up Ashley Edinger at AshleyEdinger@RMPBackbone.org or call us at 970.515.9892.
