New American Leadership Institute

*The application for the New American Leadership Institute Fall 2018 is now CLOSED.*
Check back for updates on our Fall cohort. Applications for the next cohort will reopen in early 2019.

About the Program

The New American Leadership Training Program is a six-week training designed for existing and emerging immigrant and refugee leaders in the City of Baltimore. The training will provide New Americans with the tools and information on how to navigate government and civic organizations, while effectively utilizing leadership skills to become active participants on behalf of their communities.

Objectives

Strengthen leadership skills of immigrant and refugee participants
Develop a network of immigrant and refugee leaders
Prepare immigrants and refugees to navigate and engage local government and key city agencies
Increase immigrant and refugee civic participation in municipal government, community associations, and boards
Promote immigrant and refugee integration at a neighborhood level
Empower immigrant leaders in Baltimore City to act as representatives on behalf of their respective communities

Schedule:

Topic	Date & Time	Location
Session I: Leadership 101	Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM	City Hall
Session II: Navigating Government	Wednesday, Oct. 10, 5:30 - 8:30 PM	City Hall
Session III: Environmental Stewardship	Wednesday, Oct. 17, 5:30 - 8:30 PM	Ashburton Filtration Plant
Session IV: Government Entities & Community Resources	Saturday, Oct. 27, 10:15 AM - 1:15 PM	Waverly Library
Session V: People, Power, & Perspective	Saturday, Nov. 3, 10:15 AM - 1:15 PM	Living Classrooms UA House
Session VI: In My Neighborhood & Graduation Ceremony	Wednesday, Nov. 7, 5:30 PM - 1:15 PM	City Hall

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Agreement:

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth are true and complete. Further, I understand that space is limited in this program and that I may not be selected as a participant. If selected, I also agree to participate fully and to the best of my abilities by: 1) attending all 6 sessions, 2) abiding by rules of engagement, 3) participating in discussions, activities, and events, and 4) showing respect to my fellow participants, guest speakers, and program facilitators.

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