California Youth Leadership Corps
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Participant Application
The California Youth Leadership Corps (CYLC) is a transformative program designed to empower individuals from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds to create social change and make a positive impact on their communities. Our program spans three academic quarters, from Fall 2024 to Spring 2025, offering participants the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Leadership and Social Change from De Anza College.
Must be 18 years or older.
Priority will be given to individuals without post secondary credentials.
Class schedule below:
Fall Quarter: September 23rd - December 13th, 2024
- Leadership and Power (ICS27/POLY17)
- Instructor: Cynthia Kaufman
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm (via Zoom)
Winter Quarter: January 6th - March 28th, 2025
- Critical Consciousness and Social Change (ICS 17)
- Instructor: Cynthia Kaufman
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm (via Zoom)
Spring Quarter: April 8th - June 28th, 2024
- Making a Difference: Transforming Relations of Nature, Community, and Power (ICS 19)
- Instructor: Staff (TBA)
- Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm (via Zoom)
In addition to the core classes mentioned above, participants will engage in a 2-unit asynchronous internship class during each quarter. Students will be placed with partner organizations that do various social justice-centered work in our communities, allowing them to gain hands-on experience. The expectation is a 10 hour commitment per week for the community internship throughout the entire duration of the program.
Participants have the opportunity to earn up to $10,000 for their active involvement in the program. Additionally, they will have their educational expenses covered, as well as the chance to receive a completion bonus. The total benefits received, including earnings, educational support, and bonuses, can be up to $15,000!
To apply please visit: https://forms.gle/ey5rjx3kRVT1bbSu5
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Mentor Application
Interested in being a mentor for the CYLC 24-25 program?
As a mentor in CYLC, you play a crucial role in empowering and supporting students in their educational journey. By committing to be a mentor, you are making a meaningful impact on their lives and helping them create positive change in their communities.
As a CYLC mentor, you will:
- Provide academic support to students inside the classroom, assisting with content understanding and navigating online platforms.
- Offer assistance to help mentees stay organized and on top of their tasks.
- Provide emotional support, creating a safe and confidential space for mentees to share and seek guidance.
- Collaborate with program staff to identify and address any external resource needs (e.g., food, shelter, technology access).
- Communicate with CYLC staff in a timely manner regarding any issues that arise.
- Meet with assigned mentees at least every other week, fostering a supportive mentor-mentee relationship.
- Host 9, 90-minute empathy groups with CYLC participants throughout the quarter. Weeks 3 -12.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn and actively support fellow mentors and program staff.
- Participate in mentor training and development activities to enhance mentoring skills and knowledge.
Eligibility:
- Completion of De Anza's Leadership and Social Change certificate is strongly preferred.
- Be available to attend the required classes listed above.
- Possess excellent follow-through and communication skills.
- Be willing to learn and support fellow mentors and program staff.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to participate in mentor intensive training for three weeks leading up to the start of the school year.
Participants have the opportunity to earn up to $15,000 for their active involvement in the 9-month program.
Join us in fostering a supportive environment and empowering the next generation of leaders.
To apply please visit: https://forms.gle/hRcvDnP12DccwbXv6
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Community Partners:
If you are a community organization and would like to supervise a CYLC member at your site, please fill ut the following intake form: https://forms.gle/TxSEHSMkwwRtao3DA
CYLC is able to offer an $8,000 stipend per school year for each student you host. Up to $32,000 annually.
For more information Click here to Download a one-page summary of the program (UPDATED ONE ATTACHED TO EMAIL)
Further questions? Please contact Brenda Carrillo, Program Coordinator, romerocarrillobrenda@fhda.edu or Cynthia Kaufman, VIDA director, kaufmancynthia@deanza.edu