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2023 Fellowship for Economic Mobility Application

Applications are now open for ACCEF's Fellowship for Economic Mobility. The fellowship is designed to help chambers improve workforce ecosystems and remove barriers to accessing living wage jobs. With the support of the Truist Foundation, the ACCE Foundation will support chambers in building career pathways that create more opportunities for economic mobility.  
 
With this six-month fellowship, the ACCE Foundation will support chambers in creating more equitable economies across the country. With the guidance of the Foundation, fellows will measure impact through both qualitative and quantitative indicators. Economic Mobility Fellows will be better positioned to support workers and employers in adapting to the new realities of work. 
 
The Fellowship starts in April and ends November 2023. Fellows will: 
  • Participate in monthly webinars and check-ins
  • Create a roadmap to implement workforce strategies that advance economic mobility for workers in their region 
  • Attend an in-person convening the week of June 19 or July 10 (final dates to be provided to those accepted to the Fellowship) 

ACCE Foundation will provide a $500 travel stipend and cover three nights of hotel for participants to attend the in-person convening. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will also be provided during the convening.
 
Applications are due March 31 by 5 pm ET. Applicants will be notified of their status in early April and are required to pay a $1,000 program deposit. Fellows who successfully complete the program will receive a $500 refund upon submission of their final project. There is space in the application to indicate if you need a scholarship to participate.
1.Enter the following information about yourself.(Required.)
2.Provide your headshot.(Required.)
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3.Provide a short (200 word) bio.(Required.)
4.This cohort will focus on workforce development and upskilling adult workers. Why do you want to participate in the ACCEF Fellowship for Economic Mobility?(Required.)
5.Please indicate the ways in which your chamber is involved in the following areas of focus to upskill the workforce and advance economic mobility.(Required.)
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Increasing remote work opportunities for low income workers
Increasing upskilling and reskilling opportunities for low income workers
Working with employers to identify the skills required for in-demand jobs and to implement skills-based hiring practices
Working with employers and education partners to align locally offered credentials and degrees with those required for in-demand jobs
Creating a community-wide vision, goal and plan around talent development to promote pathways to mobility 
Increasing employer participation in the talent development pipeline to create stronger ties between employers, learners and educators 
Establishing a one stop shop or navigator program to holistically address barriers to well-paid employment for low income workers
6.Please describe any additional workforce initiatives not captured in the activities chart above.
7.Measuring impact is an important component of this fellowship. Describe an initiative at your chamber that has proven, measurable outcomes. Please describe the systems, partners or methodologies that were used for tracking data/progress/outcomes in regards to this project. What have you learned from this project?(Required.)
8.What are the three biggest challenges related to economic mobility in your region?(Required.)
9.The Fellowship for Economic Mobility program deposit is $1,000. Please indicate your program deposit status below.(Required.)
10.To successfully complete the Fellowship, participants must attend at least 80% of monthly webinars and check ins, attend the in-person meeting (week of June 19 or July 10) and provide impact results to the ACCEF team six months and one year after graduation. Please indicate below that you understand and will meet these expectations.(Required.)
11.Is there anything else you would like us to know as we consider your application?