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This board consists of 12 members who meet monthly with our Executive Director and a trauma-informed coach to participate in leadership training and provide feedback about our services, receiving a stipend for their time and energy. Trainings range from goal setting, to confidence, to job interview prep, to time management, to public speaking.
Click here to see our current cohort!
Click here to see our current cohort!
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Our Why.
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We believe that our community knows best what services and resources are most helpful for their thriving and healing. Through facilitation and open dialogue, our Youth Leaders can verbally share feedback on the entire range of our programs and dive deeper into specific services. By actively including members in every step of our process we will not just provide our members with more responsive services, but also allow them to take charge of their own healing.
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Our Impact.
As part of their six-month term in our Youth Leadership Board, members take part in development training, including topics such as: Leadership and Public Speaking, Time Management and Goal Setting skills, and How to Have Difficult Conversations. Youth Leaders are also given the opportunity to build deep relationships with fellow YLB members. An exciting display of maturing leadership skills is that our longest-serving Youth Leaders have begun to facilitate and lead some of our workshops.
Check out more of our impact in numbers:
Check out more of our impact in numbers:
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workshops hosted on topics such as "How to Have Hard Conversations", "Salary Negotiation" and "Confidence and Visualization"
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cohorts of young immigrant women and gender-expansive youth leaders
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all-time Youth Leaders who have contributed to building and improving our programs
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Youth Leaders have joined the Advisory Board after serving two terms on YLB
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I join the Youth Leadership Board?
If you are a Brave House member, we highly encourage you to reach out to our team to express your interest. You can communicate your interest in this program by reaching out directly to any of our team members.
How long do cohorts run for?
Our Youth Leadership Board cohorts typically begin in January and June and run for six months each time.
Who can join the Youth Leadership Board?
All Brave House members are eligible to join. Please reach out to a team member if you are interested in applying.
What are the requirements to join the Youth Leadership Board?
To join the Youth Leadership Board, we ask that you commit to:
- Attending 6 in-person workshops once a month in our office in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Workshops are typically held in the evenings during weekdays. We cover transportation costs and offer free childcare for Youth Leaders to be able to attend workshops.
Professional Development Events |
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We host quarterly "Dream Big" Workshops, where we pair members with staff and volunteers for personalized coaching with resumes, job applications, mock interviews, LinkedIn profile, conversations about careers, and more.
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We host "I Know Her" Networking Parties, fun & accessible networking events which includes a training followed by a guided networking party.
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One-On-One SupportDuring our Office Hours, we work 1-1 with members to find safe and secure employment opportunities, supporting their independence and personal growth. We provide members with resource navigation in English language support, GED/HSE navigation assistance, job applications and interviews. We frequently leverage our mobile App to share bilingual job opportunities and paid internships.
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MentorshipWe started the Mentorship Program in 2020 to help our members explore career paths, build confidence, and have the support of a long-term positive role model. Mentors and Mentees connect at least once a month after mentors complete a robust onboarding process which includes an interview, background check, and a required, in-house Trauma-Informed Care training led by a Licensed Social Worker. Pairs engage in a wide range of activities - from visiting the MoMa, to applying to law school, to meeting up for tacos.
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