SOCIAL INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP
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The Social Innovation Fellowship is a hands-on entrepreneurship program that inspires and empowers Jewish teens to be changemakers in their community. Taught in partnership with entrepreneurs across Baltimore, fellows will develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skill set while working on a team to create their own social enterprise to tackle problems in the community and work towards Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.
Throughout the year, this resume boosting experience includes a kick-off innovation boot camp, 7 dynamic business building workshops, mentoring from local business leaders, AND an exciting NYC weekend innovation tour! These workshops and experiences allow teens to visit local businesses while identifying key components of their business models . The program culminates with our annual Demo Day pitch event, where teens pitch their ideas for a better Baltimore. Learn how you can make a difference through business and innovation, and experience how entrepreneurship can be a Jewish endeavor.
Program Dates: Sundays, November 2024 – April 2025
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $1100 – financial aid available (includes NYC weekend trip!)
Community Service Hours: 10 Hours
Registration: Open March 18 – May 1, 2024
Social Innovation Fellows Will:
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset, skillset, and toolset
- Identify how Jewish values align with a variety of social ventures
- Work on a team with your peers to transform a social problem into an opportunity
- Learn how to build a business using the LEAN Startup Method
- Discover how social entrepreneurship and innovation is motivated by Jewish values
- Network with Jewish business leaders and entrepreneurs in Baltimore and beyond
- Travel to NYC for a weekend of innovation and fun in the big apple!
- Culminate the program with a business pitch presentation to the community
Application & Selection Process: Social Innovation Fellowship accepts up to 20 teens from the Baltimore Jewish community. To be approved for registration:
- Applicants must submit their written application online by May 1st
- Applicants must complete a 30-minute in-person consultation with the SIF Program Coordinator
- Program acceptances will be announced the first week of June 2024.
4Front Signature Program Applications
Event Details4Front Signature Program Applications
Applications for 2024-2025 Signature Programs will be open March 18 – May 1!
Open to Jewish Teens going into 9-12th grades.
Teens can apply to take part in transformative, immersive teen leadership programs. Programs include:
Peer Leadership Fellows: September – May, Grades 10th & 11th
- Become a community activator and develop real-world skills in peer-to-peer engagement and community organizing through a paid internship experience.
- Highlights: 2 immersive retreats, nationally-recognized trainings, earning $250 in a paid internship
Diller Teen Fellows: September– September, Grade 11
- Grow as a leader, give back to your community, and explore your Jewish identity in this global leadership program that connects Jewish teens from 32 communities around the world.
- Highlights: 3-week summer experience in Israel, 3 weekend retreats, one week hosting an Israeli teen from Ashkelon in your home
Social Innovation Fellowship: November – March, Grades 9-12th
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skill set to create your own social startup inspired by Jewish values to tackle problems in your community.
- Highlights: A NYC overnight, mentorship and networking with real business leaders, a ‘shark tank’ style pitch competition
Teen Service Council: September – May, Grades 9-10th
- Collaborate with peers to create fun, meaningful opportunities for local teens to give back, while growing your own skills and connections.
- Highlights: Hands-on service with diverse organizations, developing self-management and leadership skills
4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Event Details4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Join the 4Front team and teen alumni to learn about 4Front’s 2024-2025 signature programs opportunities. 4Front signature programs offer Jewish teens grades 9-12 opportunities to connect, grow, and create positive change through immersive, dynamic experiences. These programs focus on topics including Jewish identity, leadership, Israel, peer engagement, social entrepreneurship, and more!
Virtual info session will include information on each program, Q&A with staff, and a panel of 4Front alumni reflecting on the impact of their 4Front experiences!
Programs Include:
- Diller Teen Fellows- Rising 11th Grade | Sept – Sept
- Peer Leadership Fellows – Rising 10th and 11th Grade | Sept – May
- Social Innovation Fellowship – Rising 9th – 12th Grade | Nov – April
- Teen Service Council – Rising 9th – 10th Grade | Sept – May
4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Event Details4Front Signature Program Virtual Info Session
Join the 4Front team and teen alumni to learn about 4Front’s 2024-2025 signature programs opportunities. 4Front signature programs offer Jewish teens grades 9-12 opportunities to connect, grow, and create positive change through immersive, dynamic experiences. These programs focus on topics including Jewish identity, leadership, Israel, peer engagement, social entrepreneurship, and more!
Virtual info session will include information on each program, Q&A with staff, and a panel of 4Front alumni reflecting on the impact of their 4Front experiences!
Programs Include:
- Diller Teen Fellows- Rising 11th Grade | Sept – Sept
- Peer Leadership Fellows – Rising 10th and 11th Grade | Sept – May
- Social Innovation Fellowship – Rising 9th – 12th Grade | Nov – April
- Teen Service Council – Rising 9th – 10th Grade | Sept – May
Questions? Contact Isabel Lunken at [email protected]