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Community Leadership Fellows Class of 2025 Video Application

ELIGIBILITY

Longtime resident of one of the following Westside neighborhoods:

- Austin
- East Garfield Park
- West Garfield Park
- Little Village
- North Lawndale
- West Humboldt Park

Works for or volunteers at a community organization, government agency or advocacy group serving the Westside of Chicago.
Active in the community with a strong reputation for civic engagement.
Able to commit to attending monthly sessions during the program period.

Contact Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Pronouns

Phone

Verify Email

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Birthdate

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Sex

Ethnicity

Organization

Company/Organization

Professional Title

Professional Sector

If you answered yes to above question, please provide name, phone, and email of supervisor who has authority to grant you time to participate in fellowship.

How long have you been a resident of this community?

Social Media

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Video Submission

Respond to each question below in a 1-3 minute video per question.

1. What is one major issue facing your community that you, personally, are concerned about? What action steps have you personally taken to get involved with making a change? What ideas do you have on potential action steps which can be taken to improve the situation?

Video Link 1

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2. Describe one life experience that had a significant effect on your personal development?

Video Link 2

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3. List, in order of importance to you, the community or civic activities in which you participate or have participated in. For each activity, state the nature of your participation, including leadership positions held or special recognition received

Video Link 3

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4. In 5 years where do you see yourself? What role will you be playing on the Westside?

Video Link 4

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STREET CRED CHECK INTERVIEW

Should you be invited for a second-round interview it will take place using a group interview format called a Street Cred Check. A Street Cred Check consists of you and 4-6 members of your inner circle. You will all be interviewed together by CLF staff, Alumni, and Advisory Council members. The participants of your inner circle should include colleagues, community members, mentors, mentees, and others who can speak to your reputation of civic engagement in the community.