The 2025 CivicAction DiverseCity Fellows Program invites leaders from diverse communities and backgrounds across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area with demonstrated experience in civic change-making. Leaders seeking to amplify their leadership skills, grow their network, explore social issues, and drive positive change in their communities are encouraged to apply.  Fellows will use self-assessment tools and personalized leadership development plans, and participate in skills-building sessions to develop key leadership competencies, strengthen cross-sectoral connections, and drive tangible change.  The program will span from February 2025 to January 2026 and will include a total of over 100 hours (approximately 8 hours per month) of mandatory and optional programming that will be delivered both in person and virtually.

Program objectives

• Providing a free, high-impact, and inclusive learning experience for high-potential civic-minded leaders wanting to build key leadership competencies, strengthen cross-sectoral connections, and drive tangible change.  
• Accelerating the leadership trajectories of diverse leaders and providing pathways to civic-leadership opportunities, with an emphasis on equity-deserving communities.
• Building a diverse pipeline of civically engaged leaders ready to take their place at leadership tables across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Who should apply

• Civic-minded leaders in the early-to-mid stages of their careers, spanning various industries and sectors, who are committed to making the region a more inclusive and better place to live and work.
• Individuals from all ethno-cultural backgrounds, religions, genders, abilities, and political viewpoints from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, especially those from underrepresented communities.
• Individuals with a demonstrated history of leadership in their communities / sector (professional and/or volunteer).
• Creative problem-solvers who are collaborative, empathetic, inclusive, and results-oriented.

Application deadline: Friday, October 4,  2024.

For further information about the 2025 CivicAction DiverseCity Fellows program or to apply, click here.

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