Transform Fresno Youth Leadership Development Program Background
The Transform Youth Leadership Development Program is a year-long program which seeks to develop young people living in the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) project area both professionally and personally to grow their leadership skills and to serve as ambassadors for Transform Fresno. Transform Fresno Youth Leaders will be trained in the areas of environmental justice, financial literacy, public speaking, and more. These skills will equip Transform Fresno Youth Leaders to support and uplift local TCC projects and Transform Fresno community meetings. Future program meetings will be held virtually do to public health concerns with COVID-19.
Eligibility Criteria
All youth who apply must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the curriculum and program design team:
- Reside in or go to school in the Transformative Climate Communities project area: zip code 93706 or 93721
- Be available for the entire duration of the program
**Upon completion of the workshop series, youth participants will receive a stipend for participation.
Application Information
We are currently accepting applications until Friday, September 2nd.
Applications may be submitted by email or text to Kato Prado at [email protected]
Or Olga Moya [email protected]
Or brought in-person to the Street Saints office at 1345 W. Eden Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
Applicants will be contacted upon receipt and review of application. Selected applicants will be notified on a rolling basis until all slots are filled.
For more information or questions, please contact Kato at (559) 286-5817 or email at [email protected] OR Olga at (559) 233-0345 or email at [email protected].