• Apply for the 2020-21 CEP cohort!

  • Applications will be accepted between Friday, June 26th and July 17th, 2020 at 11:59pm.

     

    What is CEP?

    The Community Equity Program (CEP) is an immersive program housed out of Wilder Foundation that brings together up to 15 Black, Indigenous, Black, People of Color (BIPOC) who currently serve as community leaders to build an even more powerful and influential voice in public policy decision making in order to drive social change and transform lives in Minnesota. 

    Community Equity Program's mission is to deepen engagement of BIPOC communities in the legislative process by building connections to people, communities, groups, and organizations that influence or enact public policy.

     

    Is there a cost to participate in this program? No.

     

    Is there a stipend for this program? Not at this time.

     

    Why participate in CEP?

    By participating in the program you will:

    • Develop skills and knowledge necessary for navigating and taking action during a legislative session including: legislative timelines, navigating the Capitol campus, reading/drafting bill language, coalition building, preparing and delivering testimonies, and more

    • Collectively Cultivate a space to discuss the harsh realities of public policy work and its impact on BIPOC's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing individually/community-wide

    • Engage in an immersive experience by participating in legislative coalitions and supporting legislation that directly impacts BIPOC people and their respective communities

    • Build meaningful relationships with a diverse learning community of leaders, who become resources, mentors, friends, allies and a network for your work

    • Connect with other BIPOC leaders outside the cohort who are doing amazing policy work - elected officials, legislative staff, community organizers/activists, lobbyists, etc. 

    • Examine and cultivate personal leadership through reflection and critical analysis of your experience as BIPOC navigating the legislative process

    • Share your knowledge from this program with other BIPOC communities



    Who should participate in CEP?     Our program is open to applicants who are both early and seasoned in their leadership journeys. At CEP, we are more interested in learning about your passions and commitment to building your skills to shift policies and make change in the communities you care about than degrees and accolades. Everyone has something to learn and share from/with one another.

    • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by September 1st, 2020

    • Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color

    • Demonstrate clear connection to and involvement with BIPOC communities

    • Interests in building power for and with BIPOC communities

    • Committed to attending scheduled cohort meetings and coalition activities during the extent of the program (students are welcome to apply if they can guarantee their availability the entire program year)


    What does the commitment look like? Cohort members should expect to spend about 20 hours per month on CEP-related activities.

    • 5-hour cohort educational sessions every other Friday from 9am-2pm from September-May (exact program dates on our website)

    • 3-5 hours per month working with your paired advocacy coalition/organization

    • 3-5 hours per month spent on individual assignments, group projects, time at the Capitol, etc. 

    • Regular 1:1 technical assistance/support check-ins with staff (monthly or every other month)

    • Mandatory All-Day Kickoff Retreat in September

    • Mandatory 2-Night Retreat in January 

     

    Our decision-making timeline:

    • Friday, June 26th - Friday, July 17th: Applications are open
    • July 27th - August 4th: Group interviews w/ Selection Squad via Zoom
    • August 14th: Notifications to applicants 


    Have questions or need assistance? Contact Miah Ulysse, Community Equity Program Manager miah.ulysse@wilder.org 

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      Applicants are not required to have current employment for participation. Because not everyone's movement is tied to paid work, we do not prioritize favor a certain type of employer (nonprofit, for-profit, government, etc.) when reviewing applications.
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    • Community Equity Program cohort sessions takes place from 9am-2pm every other Friday from September 11th - May 21. It is expected that participants attend all sessions and retreats. Please indicate your ability to commit to CEP meetings and activities. Please, explain any schedule conflicts you may have below.  

      What does the commitment look like? Cohort members should expect to spend about 20 hours per month on CEP-related activities.

      • 5-hour cohort educational sessions every other Friday from September-May (exact program dates on our website and futher below)

      • 3-5 hours per month working with your paired advocacy coalition/organization

      • 3-5 hours per month spent on individual assignments, group projects, time at the Capitol, etc. 

      • Regular 1:1 technical assistance/support check-ins with staff (monthly or every other month)

      • Mandatory All-Day Kickoff Retreat in September

      • Mandatory 2-Night Retreat in January (day programs are mandatory, overnight stay is optional but highly encouraged) 
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