Neighborhoods Rising Application

Neighborhoods Rising Application

Please complete this form with all information requested for each section. If you have questions, please contact Julia Hobika at jhobika@mvcc.edu or 315-731-5732.
Neighborhoods Rising is a leadership and empowerment cohort designed for Black and Hispanic adults who are engaged in their communities. The program strengthens participants' leadership skills, supports their advancement of community initiatives, and fosters meaningful connections. Participants will explore their personal "why", the motivation behind their leadership, and shape a clear vision for creating positive change in the community.
- Expand your understanding of the principles of grass roots leadership
  Recognize and develop strategies to expand social capital and personal network
- Cultivate your working relationships with civic, political, and social community leaders
- Identify funding strategies and resources to support their community impact initiative
- Create a personal action plan
Sessions are typically held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, January - May, 5:30pm-8:00pm, in-person, typically at MVCC Utica Campus.
Full Name

First NameLast Name
We primarily communicate with participants via email (program details, session reminders, and more). Please provide your preferred email address.
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Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

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Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Organization Name (if applicable)
Current Position (if applicable)
Please upload your current resume

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Why is Neighborhoods Rising the right program for you? What skills or knowledge do you hope to gain?
Please share something about yourself that we would not learn from reading your resume and explain the impact this has had on you as a leader:
EXPECTATIONS: Neighborhoods Rising is a 5-month experience comprised of 9 evening sessions starting in January and a graduation ceremony in June. Commitment to participating in Neighborhoods Rising centers on involvement in all class sessions and graduation. Attendance is strongly encouraged for the sessions and graduation. Missing more than the equivalent of 2 sessions may jeopardize a participant’s eligibility for graduation. ---- Initial below
TUITION: The Neighborhoods Rising tuition and all program related expenses are supported through generous grants by The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. ---- Initial below
APPLICANT AGREEMENT: I have read and understand the commitments required of Neighborhoods Rising. I am willing to attend all required sessions/functions of the Center for Leadership Excellence/Neighborhoods Rising and devote the time necessary to be a contributing member of the class. I understand that if I fail to meet these obligations I may not be permitted to graduate from Neighborhoods Rising. ---- Initial below
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