We are pleased to present the launch of Accelerate Her Future’s first-ever Fellowship Circle! See more information below.
We are pleased to present the launch of Accelerate Her Future’s first-ever Fellowship Circle!
AHF’s 10-week by-application Fellowship Circle is for women of colour (Black, Indigenous, and other self-identifying women of colour) who are looking for mentorship, professional development webinars, and an opportunity to connect with leaders and a peer community to accelerate their career in business or tech.
Application Deadline: November 23, 2020
Space is limited and applicants will be selected as a Fellow by completing an application. Please see below for more details or go to Accelerate Her Future’s website: https://accelerateherfuture.com/
Eligibility (Must check all criteria below to apply):
- Self-identify as a Black woman, Indigenous woman, or woman of colour (i.e. Arab, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, South Asian, South East Asian, West Asian, etc.) based in Canada
- Currently a student at or recent graduate from a Canadian college or university; or have been in the workforce for up to 3 years *
- Pursuing a career in business or tech
- Committed to completing AHF’s Fellowship Circle January 21 - March 25, 2021, Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
* Students at a Canadian college or university taking a gap semester or year due to the pandemic, are eligible to apply. Benefits for Fellows The Fellowship Circle has been designed by and for early-career women of colour.
Here are a few of the benefits for successful Fellows:
- Participate in small group virtual mentoring circles
- Attend virtual webinars, talks, fireside chats, and panels led by engaging facilitators and leaders
- Participate in a holistic program covering leadership development, personal branding, career advocacy, wellness, and more topics tailored to your needs and experiences
- Develop your gender and racial equity knowledge
- Access to AHF tools and resources to get the most from your mentorship circles
- Expand your network of peers and influential industry leaders
- A special virtual wrap-up networking career event upon program completion
- Access to AHF’s online alumni community
- A unique opportunity to invest in your future self Fellowship Circle Application
Key Dates:
- Applications Close: November 23, 2020
- Successful Fellows Contacted by: December 18, 2020
- There is no fee to apply. Selected Fellows pay a $50 participation fee if they are chosen. We do offer financial support bursaries for early applicants.
- Fellowship Circle Winter Cohort will run January 21 - March 25, Every Thursday night 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST. Selection Criteria
- Understanding of AHF and the Fellowship Program goals
- A clear expression of career development needs and career goals
- Views about equity, inclusion, and justice • Leadership potential
- Strong commitment to the value of fellowship and community