Applications Open May 1 for the
Chicago Fellowship and Detroit and
Philadelphia Academies
CHICAGO, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Surge Institute is excited to announce the opening
of applications for its new 2025 cohorts in Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago beginning May
1, with closing dates running from late June to late July.
Aspiring education leaders in these cities are invited to join this
transformative leadership program dedicated to fostering equity and
excellence.
- Applications for Surge Academy Detroit (a six-month program)
are found at
https://surgeinstitute.org/surge-institute-det-info-form/.
Detroit applications close on July
5.
- Applications for Surge Academy Philadelphia (a six-month
program) are found at
https://surgeinstitute.org/surge-institute-phl-info/.
Philadelphia applications close on
July 26.
- Applications for Surge Fellowship Chicago (a 10-month program)
are found at
https://surgeinstitute.org/surge-institute-chi-info-form/.
Chicago applications close on
June 28.
"Our mission is to illuminate the path for our fellows, guiding
them through a journey of self-discovery, professional development
and community impact," said Andrea Black
Evans, executive director of Surge Academy in both
Detroit and Philadelphia. "Launching new cohorts in
Detroit and Philadelphia deepens our commitment to
transformative leadership. It's crucial for Black and Latine
education leaders to have a safe space to learn, grow and connect
to create powerful impact."
"Chicago's transformation is
powered by the Surge Fellowship, emboldening local leaders to
spearhead impactful change within our diverse neighborhoods," said
Ulric Shannon, Surge Fellowship
executive director. "Our goal is to develop leaders who are
committed to justice and equity in education, leveraging
Chicago's dynamic community
spirit."
The Surge Fellowship and Surge Academy have a proven track
record of catalyzing the growth and impact of education leaders
committed to the well-being and advancement of children of color.
During their fellowships, cohort participants will enhance their
executive skills, improve their problem-solving abilities and
strengthen their capacity for team building. They will also engage
deeply with issues of historical inequity in education and
politics, preparing them to become influential change agents in
their communities.
Over the next two months, there will be several opportunities
for interested parties to engage with Surge Institute teams,
prospective Fellows and partners through a number of in-person and
virtual events.
The Detroit Surge Academy is made possible through collaboration
with and support from the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative
and the Skillman Foundation. The Philadelphia Surge Academy is made
possible through collaboration with and support from Comcast
NBCUniversal and Spring Point Partners. The Chicago Surge
Fellowship is made possible through collaboration with and support
from a host of Chicago funders,
investors and community partners who deeply believe in the genius
within the Surge community.
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ABOUT SURGE INSTITUTE:
Surge Institute is a national
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established with a simple
but important mission: to develop and elevate leaders of color who
create transformative change for children, families and
communities. Founded by Carmita Semaan in 2014, the organization
was designed to empower emerging diverse leaders to change the
landscape of education by providing them with a unique, authentic
leadership development experience. To learn more about the Surge
Institute, please visit www.surgeinstitute.org.
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