Let Us Lead Fellowship is a cohort-based program that equips young people with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to lead in their communities. Fellows gain mentorship, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Fellowship Highlights
Mentorship & Networking
Weekly meetings at the state and national level
Learn from guest speakers with industry experience
1:1 chats with your fellowship coordinator for guidance
Real-Life Experiences
Make an actual impact on important community issues
Research and develop a policy brief on topics that matter
Conduct a community survey and facilitate discussions
Weekly Breakdown
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Introduction/Orientation
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Team name, group norms, power mapping, and 1:1 practice. Introduce final project idea: Community survey (3-5 1:1s with people you are close to) + first 5 people on list (Or more!!! It will be a competition) .
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Community survey results, personal narrative structure, and verbalization. Main issue chosen during lab + 3-5 1:1s with people you are less close to + next 5 people on list
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Abstract of main project, and snowflake model. You +2 or run phone bank (if completed last week). 3-5 1:1s with people you are less close to + next 5 people on list
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Video planning and specific social media asks. You + 2 or Run phone bank or Community Conversation OR BOTH (LUL honors). 2 1:1s with people you are less close to + next 5 people on list
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Value sharing, group norms 2, and intrinsically motivating commitments. You +2 or run phone bank (if completed last week. 2 1:1s with people you are less close to + next 5 people on list
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Coordinating big event. 2 1:1s with people you are less close to + next 5 people on list
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Effective framing of your issue. Main event
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Coordinating big event. Main event
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Graduation
Partnerships
