NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS & APPLICATIONS

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NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS & APPLICATIONS 〰️

WINTER 2026

YOUTH JUSTICE LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP

El Puente is launching its pilot Youth Justice Leadership Fellowship, a six-month leadership development program for young people ages 16–22 who are ready to grow as future organizers, storytellers, and change makers.

Launching December 1, 2026, the fellowship will bring together 10–15 Youth Fellows to explore the issues affecting their communities, strengthen their voices, and turn their ideas into collective action.

KNOW A YOUNG CHANGE MAKER?

NOMINATE A YOUNG PERSON

Know someone who has shown leadership in their school or community?

SUBMIT A NOMINATION ↗

APPLY TO THE FELLOWSHIP

Ready to grow your voice, build leadership skills, and create change in your community?

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION ↗

Do you know a young person who shows leadership in their school, family, or community? We invite you to nominate them for the fellowship. Young people are also welcome to nominate themselves.

Help us connect the next generation of youth leaders with an opportunity to grow, learn, and lead!

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

Leadership takes many forms. Sometimes it starts with speaking up, asking questions, supporting a friend, or imagining a better future for your community.

Through educational workshops, creative storytelling, civic engagement, career development, and youth-led community projects, Fellows will develop the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their schools and communities.

Together, we'll explore how community organizing, storytelling, and creative expression can become powerful tools for justice and change.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We're looking for young people ages 16–22 who are curious, passionate, and interested in learning more about themselves and their communities.

You do not need previous leadership, organizing, or civic engagement experience to participate. We welcome young people of all backgrounds, regardless of immigration status.

Whether you're already involved in your community or just beginning to discover your voice, there's room for you here.

FAQ

  • For this program, it is held weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays through 3:00-6:00pm.

  • This is a 6-month long program. Starting Decemeber 1st, 2026.

  • This program will be held right here at El Puente - Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY!